Want Name ,Fame & Money Then Here is a Career as a VJ

By Sona Kadam on October 4, 2016 at 1:50 PM

Remember when you were a kid and MTV was the best thing on the television? Nikhil Chinnapa used to introduce those songs and used to tell you things about the music industry that you didn’t know. Cyrus Broacha used to crack you up with his jokes? And nowadays its Ranvijay ,Bani and others. So who are all these, actually they are nothing but VJ.

#Who is a VJ?

A video jockey is an announcer who introduces videos on commercial music television stations such as VH1 and MTV. In some countries like Uganda, VJs narrate over a feature film, adding their own commentary. The term “video jockey” comes from the term “disc jockey”, “DJ” (“deejay”) as used in radio. Music Television Network (MTV) popularized the term in the 1980s.

#Education and Training

A formal education is not required to become a Video Jockey, but due to competition, a college or music college degree in television, broadcasting, or the music business, in general, is extremely helpful

#Video Jockey Skills & Attributes

For you to become a good video jockey, you must have good people skills. You must be ready to work in a team and be prepared for different and changeable work timings. You must have a sense of humour and be able to think on your feet. A good screen presence will help you score brownie points.

#Remuneration

Video jockeying has a myriad of job opportunities waiting for budding individuals. Salary of a video jockey depends on the popularity of the show. Beginners can earn around Rs. 10,000-15,000 per month. Popular shows can fetch six-figured pay packages. The best part about this profession is that a video jockey can earn name and fame upon excelling in the field, apart from mere handsome earnings.

#Suggestions for Getting Started

Attend a college with a television station, and try to get involved in as many facets of its operation as possible no matter how big or small.
If no television station, get involved with the school radio station to get on-air experience.
Work as an intern or secretary at a local station part-time or for the summer to gain hands-on experience.
Check newspaper classifieds for positions at local TV and radio stations.
Record a short video demo to showcase your talent, and then send potential station managers.
Look out for casting calls for Video Jockeys – these are often advertised on music television.

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