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Mass Communication-Journalism
In the recent years, Indian media has evolved dramatically. There are scores of news channels, publications, and online news sites. If you want to make a career in journalism, you can join either TV news channels, newspapers, magazines, trade magazines or news or trade websites and portals. With increasing competition, journalism has become a lucrative career option. You can join any medium, provided you acquire a professional degree or diploma in journalism.
Eligibility/Admission requirements
- Bachelor in Journalism/Mass Communication: 10+2
- Post Graduation Diploma/Degree: Bachelor Degree.
Duration of course
- Bachelor Degree: 3 years in any recognized university.
- PG Diploma: 1 year to 2 years.
- Masters in Journalism: 2 years.
Skills required
- An inquisitive mind, presentable and confident personality, good communication skills and the ability to write and present information accurately and effectively.
Career Prospects
Print & Electronic Media: editors, columnists, correspondents, freelance writers, news analysts, photojournalists, staff, proofreaders, reporters.
Newspapers, periodicals and magazines, Central Information Service, Press Information Bureau, websites, AIR and TV channels like NDTV, Aaj Tak employ Journalists.
Top Recruiters
After completing your course in journalism, you can expect jobs in leading newspapers, journals, news agencies, online news sites and a host of other organizations.
NDTV, Times Now, Star News, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Reuters, CNN, BBC are amongst the few organizations where any journalists would ideally enjoy working.
Average Salaries
As a journalist you can expect an entry level salary of Rs. 10000-Rs.15000. As you gain experience of 4- 5 years your salary can grow somewhere between Rs.25000-50000.
