Value Added Course on Radio Jockeying

Jan 20, 2022

A Value-Added Course on Radio Jockeying by popular Radio Jockey, Content Creator, Stand-up Comic RJ Arpith, was held at Nitte Institute of Communication from 20th to 22nd January 2022.

The Course dealt with commercial radio and the various terms and formats used in programming for commercial radio. Terms like Litmus, Jock Talks, Hook, Spike were explained and he also impressed upon students how topical and humorous content was used by RJs to engage with their listeners.

On Day 2, students were divided into four groups and had to come up with names and taglines for their radio stations, have their own Jock Talks and keep the audience entertained. The art of interviewing for Radio and advertising on Radio were also among the topics discussed.

Day 3 saw an Open Mic session where students spoke on topics that interested them. Feedback on their communication skills was given to them by the resource person.