CAREER IN JOURNALISM

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CAREER PLANNING

INTRODUCTION• Everyday, there are several events happening across the world — political , cultural, religious, educational, social and natural events, etc. •We come to know about these events sitting in our houses through mass communication, providing information to a large crowd at the same time.• For this, one has to collect the information as well as present it. This is the main aim of journalism. •Journalism includes investigating, analysing and reporting local as well as world events, trends, current affairs, and so on.

WHAT IS JOURNALISM ?• Journalism is considered to be the

investigation and reporting of news, including political or social issues, current events, and popular trends.

• The main purpose of journalism is to inform the masses.

WHAT DOES A JOURNALIST DO ?• One of the main responsibilities of a journalist is to investigate

a situation or issue and provide a comprehensive summary. This can often be done by answering a list of five questions. These questions are often referred to as the “Five W’s”, and they are as follows:

• Who is it about?• What happened?• Where did the event occur?• When did the event occur?• Why did it happen?

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED• Journalism courses are offered at graduation and post

graduation levels. • To become a journalist, one can complete a Bachelor's

in mass communication/ mass media/journalism after +2.

• After completion in a related graduation field, one may complete a Master's in journalism or mass communication.

• A graduate from any other field can also opt for a post graduate course in journalism.

SKILLS REQUIRED • Inquisitive and investigative mind Alertness .• Adaptive and tolerant of changing and difficult situations.• Good communication skills .• Command over language , confidence, enthusiasm, patience and

perseverance.• The ability to differentiate between fact and fiction .• In-depth knowledge about various fields such as politics, culture,

religion, social and current affairs. • The ability to express one's thoughts on varied topics. • Journalism is for people who are ready to explore various

opportunities 24/7, without the constraints of cultural upbringing , gender, and are also ready to go beyond geographical boundaries.

Personal Attributes•You must have a presentable and confident personality.• The ability to write and present accurately and concisely is necessary. •An inquisitive mind, good writing and communication skills, the ability to differentiate between fact and fiction and tact too are essential. •Intelligence, awareness, and interest in current affairs are also necessary requirements. •You must be able to exercise high tolerance and be capable of working in difficult conditions if necessary.

Where to study?•You can do a course in journalism right after you pass your senior secondary examination [10+2].• You also have the choice of doing a professional degree after the completion of your undergraduate course in any subject. •A background in humanities is usually preferred.

•Courses are offered in English, Hindi and regional languages.

TOP UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA• Amity School Of Communication• Delhi College of Arts & Commerce• Department of Media Studies,Christ University• Indraprastha College for Women• Kamala Nehru College• Kishinchand Chellaram College Art Commerce & Science• Lady Shri Ram College for Women• Madras Christian College• Manipal Institute of Communications• Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication - Under

Graduate

TOP UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD

• New York University • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • University of Notre Dame • University of Southern California • University of Texas at Austin • University of Washington • University of Wisconsin - Madison

CAREER OPTIONS•Journalism is broadly divided into two categories - Print and Electronic. •Journalism in the print media consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests and news agencies. •On the other hand, journalism through the electronic medium consists of television, radio and the internet. •The career options in these fields vary.

OTHER FIELDSReportersThese journalists gather news and prepare articles and reports for newspapers, radio and television stations, wire services and magazines.

EditorsEditors work with writers: reviewing, editing, and sometimes rewriting their work to meet the publisher's editorial standards.

Copy EditorsCopy editors prepare content for publication by finding and fixing errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax.

New Media JournalistsNew media journalists blur the line between print and broadcast journalism by using text, images, audio and video to create and publish their stories.

PhotojournalistsPhotojournalists are news photographers who tell their stories visually, using film footage or photographs.

SALARY•You can expect to start off with a salary of Rs. 3500-Rs. 5000 as a trainee.• As a reporter, you can expect to make Rs. 6500 - Rs.10 500. •Editors draw a salary of Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12000

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C.Dharshikha J.Krithika

R.Saadhana