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In Video Jockey Introduction Eligibility Job Prospects Remuneration Institutes
Introduction
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Video jockeying is becoming an exciting career option for the music crazy generation. The main job of the VJ is to introduce music videos and host music related shows on Television. But as competition increases, music channels are on the trend of incorporating many diverse shows to attract the public, especially the youth.
Eligibility
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No specific educational background or formal training is required to be a VJ, except some personal attributes. However a background in mass communication, visual communication or the performing arts comes in handy. An interest and love for music is an essential aspect.
Job Prospects
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VJs are mainly employed by Music channels, Producers of music shows and film based programmes. Besides popular prospective employers like MTV, Channel V, B4U music, MCM Asia etc, there are many number of channels including regional ones who are in demand of VJ’s.
Remuneration
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The average take-home for a disc jockey at the initial level is Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakhs a year. Pay increases with one’s skills and the market condition and label/club/music composer one is working with.
Institutes
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). Mass Communication Research Centre (MCRC). Asian Academy of Film & Television, Stella Maris College, chennai. Amity School of Communications, New Delhi. Bangalore University, Bangalore. University of Calcutta.