What qualities and skills should one possess to become a video jockey (VJ)?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

You think you are talkative and can entertain people with your talks? Well, you are qualified to be a VJ. You must be camera friendly and confident. Little personality, good delivery and presentation is the key. Keep it interesting and being yourself will make your things easier. Along with that, excellent body language and dress sense, a pleasant voice, good command over the required language depending on the medium, presence of mind and a good knowledge of music would be good for anyone who aspires to be a Video Jockey. Awareness of whats happening around you is also vital. Be socially active. You should have a wonderful sense of humor to make the show interesting. You may also be required to work erratic hours and travel extensively. You should love music and should be aware of all kinds of music. With the changing trends, you also need to be well informed generally on topics like politics, travel and what all is new. He/She should be well aware of all topics like, politics, travel and what all is new. Be as quirky as possible and don't forget to add your own touch.

manpreet 2 years ago

A good knowledge of music is a first. Thereafter everything works. Surely, you must be able to talk about music and share that knowledge. So a flair for all is good. All other things (like dress) are minor, the producer would take care of, he is responsible for the success of the show. To become a good VJ (Video Jockey), all you need is a good command over your language - especially Hindi or English. VJs present shows on TV. Excellent body language and dress sense, a pleasant voice, good command over the required language depending on the medium. Career Prospects The launch of numerous music channels, game, travel and chitchat shows has increased the demand for skilled and proficient video jockeys. Video jockeys are hired for anchoring shows on numerous music channels, such as MTV, Channel V, B4U Music, etc. One can also see VJs presenting game shows and reality shows on popular television channels. Countless opportunities are open for competent video jockeys. Apart from anchoring, one can opt for modeling, acting in music videos and films, and work as PR executives. VJs, who have good voice quality and taste for music, can try for radio jockeying as well.

manpreet 2 years ago

One should have amazing communication skills for becoming a VJ. Having a positive and jolly personality also helps. One should also have a great sense of presentation, in terms of style, makeup, dressing sense, etc. as it always appeals to the audience. The VJ should ideally be proficient in 2 or more languages for better communication. Also, one should be funny, witty and smart to be able to improvise and give good comebacks even if it means deviation from the script.