Video Jockey Certification

With the advent of various music channels on TV, video jockeying is becoming an exciting new option for people interested in a career in the music and broadcasting industry. A VJ’s main role is to introduce music videos and host music related shows on television. No specific educational background or formal training is required to be a VJ, except for some personal attributes. An interest and love for music is an essential aspect. Along with that, excellent body language and dress sense, a pleasant voice, good command over the required language, presence of mind and a good knowledge of music, anyone can aspire to be a VJ. VJs are typically employed by music channels, producers of music shows and film based programmes. The average salary for a fresher in this industry may vary from Rs10,000 -Rs15,000 per month. There are several universities and private institutes offering video jockeying courses at diploma and certification levels. Some of the institutes that offer these courses are:

• International School of Media and Entertainment Studies (ISOMES)
• Purple Rose Arts & Media Institute, Noida
• MassCoMedia, New Delhi
• Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT), NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh
• Indian Television Training Institute, New Delhi