Disc Jockeying is a fast growing career and often a career that many young people choose to pursue, giving this career a try as it practically guarantees a shortcut to fame. With numerous new radio channels opening up in cities and the need for good disc jockeys increasing, the recognition of this unique profession is increasing.

Job Profile

Disc jockeys are just not paid to blab. They have to play music as well and tell listeners about singers, movies and actors; they are full-time entertainers.

They are the ones who bring home the singer's voice, musicians as well as talents of a myriad of celebrities from the entertainment world. They also share stories about current news events and help keep listeners up to date on traffic, time and weather.

Disc jockeys answer listeners' questions and play host to celebrities and experts on the air. They are the faceless friends whom we always aspire to meet and we can turn to at any time of the day.

Educational Qualifications and Basic Requirements

Presently, there are no specific schools or short-term courses for disc jockeys. But nowadays there are crash courses for voice modulation available. A pleasant voice is a requirement for this job. Other factors that are essential along with having a good voice include a sense of humor, good knowledge of music, as well as presence of mind to answer witty questions. But if you want to excel in your profession then it will be helpful to acquire a degree in mass communications. Conversely, all radio channels have their own requirements.

A disc jockey's voice must be very sociable and should also carry an attitude, but should not be pompous. Being a disc jockey requires a lot of presence of mind and hard work; for example, if you say something wrong or controversial on the air, you must know how to cover it up and how you can carry on with the show.

The radio's target audience ranges from the age of 18-60 years. Accordingly, a disc jockey should have fresh ideas and concepts and a fresh voice to capture listeners of all generations.

A disc jockey should have a thorough knowledge of music and should be very succinct and to the point with words. They need to know how to present different musical styles and how to keep people engrossed and entertained - keeping people involved and interested in the radio station directly affects the stations' number of listeners and profits.

Disc jockeys must have good diction and knowledge about what they are playing. As with senior professionals in this field, a radio jockey should never use four letter words and ought to weigh his or her words carefully before speaking.

If you have a knack for humor and entertaining people, then try turning what you love doing into a successful career as a disc jockey.