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Well actually i have very good voice and good communication skills. And i want that's why i want to become a radio jockey. What should i do?

Actually Radio jockey does not need any special qualification but for it one should be 12th pass and having well communication skill.A simple 12 th pass student rich in english and communication skill are eligible for Radio jockey.

Radio jockeying is an exciting, promising career for those who have love for music. It is totally talent based field. Basically there is no need of any kind of formal education to become RJ but Candidate should be at least + 2 or graduate in any field. The most important requirement to become RJ is clear voice and pronunciation and fluency in the language.
You can pursue these courses:
Diploma in radio jockeying
post graduate diploma in radio and broadcast management

you have to appear in entrance test that is conducted by EMDI.

Yes. You can become a Radio Jockey if you have good communication skills & voice. There is no any formal education required to become a radio jockey. You can develop your skills & increase your chances to become a radio jockey by pursuing course in radio jockey which are offered by many institutes.

Courses Offered
- Certificate Course in Announcing, Broadcasting, Comparing and Dubbing (ABCD)
- Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying ( CRJ )
- Certificate Course in Radio Production Programme
- Diploma in Radio Jockeying ( DRJ )
- Diploma in Radio Management
- Diploma in Radio Programming and Management ( DRPM )
- Diploma in Radio Station Operations and Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Radio Programming and Management (PGDRM )

Abilities Required For Radio Jockey
- Good Voice
- Clear Diction
- Accurate Pronunciation
- Flare and Fluency in the language
- Control the pitches of their voice and learn to use them to the best effect
- Speed of Response
- Good sense of humour
- Individuality
- Creativity of Mind
- Spontaneity
- Intensive Knowledge of music

Top Institutes Offering Radio Jockeying Course in India
- Academy of Radio Management, New Delhi
- The Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)
- Alis Academy of Radio and Television, Bhopal
- Media and Film Institute of India, Andheri Mumbai
- E.M.D.I. Encompass Institute of Radio Management, Mumbai
- Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT), New Delhi
- IRJ Institute of Radio Jockeying, Chandigarh
- Xaviers Institute of Communication (X.I.C.), Mumbai

Career Prospects
As a Radio Jockey , You can find work in organisations like AIR (All India Radio), Times FM, Radio Mid-Day and other independent radio stations. You can also work for Advertising , Shows , Events , Audio Magazines etc.

I have completed my graduation,could i get a job in fm channels without doing any other course?