[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People make a fairly common mistake when they refer to every radio program presenter as a radio jockey. While the term is a popular one, it does not encompass all forms of radio presenters. Experts from the Best Institutes of Mass Communication in Delhi NCR suggest that the role of a radio journalist is vastly different from that of a jockey. How? Let’s find out.
- Differences of Content: The most fundamental difference between a journalist and a jockey is of the content they produce. While radio jockeys tend to lean towards entertainment and infotainment programming, a radio journalist works like any other reporter and editor to gather and disseminate credible information. The Best Mass Communication Colleges offer training in both types of content.
- Difference of Presentation: With the variation in content comes a variation in presentation styles. Radio news is presented in a formal language and with less voice modulation to maintain objectivity, balance, and fairness. On the other hand, radio jockeys are required to speak in a colloquial manner, even using slangs in order to engage the audience. However, the language and style of presentation must always meet the acceptable standards of social decency.
- Difference of Mediums: In the context of radio industry in India, the laws permit only All India Radio to broadcast news. AIR has a dedicated department called News Services Division which caters to all its national and regional news programs with over 500 bulletins daily in 82 languages/dialects. A radio journalist can work with any of them. However, non news programs are broadcast on AIR, private radio stations, as well as digital radio and radio jockeys can find opportunities to work in all.
In summation, it must be said that radio jockeys and radio journalists are not mutually exclusive. Someone who has been trained by the Best Mass Communication Colleges knows how to switch roles when needed. There are infinite job opportunities in the field of radio. Which one are you preparing for?
Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (AIMC) was founded in 2003 to cater to the increasing demands of students keen on careers in Broadcast Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations/Corporate Communication, Event Management, Social Media, Bollywood, as well as acquiring the necessary skills in News Anchoring, Electronic Cinematography, and Video Editing. Its mission is to develop creative and imaginative young minds capable of leading and managing the media and entertainment industries of the future.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
