Journalism
is concerned with collection and dissemination of news through the print media
as well as the electronic media. This involves various areas of works like reporting,
writing, editing, photographing, broadcasting or cable casting news items.
Journalism is classified into two on the basis of media-
(i)
Print Journalism and
(ii)
Electronic (Audio/Visual) Journalism.
Print
Journalism includes newspapers, magazines and journals. In print journalism one
can work as editors, reporters, columnists, correspondents etc. Electronic
journalism includes working for Radio, Television and the Web. In the web,
skilled people are required to maintain sites by web newspapers (which cater
only to the web and do not have print editions) and popular newspapers and
magazines who have their own web editions. In electronic journalism one can be
a reporter, writer, editor, researcher, correspondent and anchor.
Career in journalism is a prestigious profession as well as a
highly paid one. Journalist play a major role in the development of nation. It
is through them that we get information about daily happenings in the society.
The purpose of journalism itself is to inform and interpret, educate and
enlighten the people.
The opportunities for journalists are endless and at the same
time the job has become more challenging, as the new world is proving the adage
that "the pen (and the camera) is mightier than the
sword." Simple reporting of events is no more sufficient, more
specialisation and professionalism in reporting is required. Journalists
specialize in diverse areas, such as politics, finance and economics,
investigation, culture and sports for newspapers and periodicals.
Eligibility & Course Areas
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in journalism/mass
communication is required to pursue a career in this field. Additional course
work, specialized training or experience, fieldwork or internship increases
one's opportunities in the field. There are a number of universities and
institutes offering training in journalism.
Minimum eligibility for Bachelor
degree in journalism is 10+2 and for Post graduate degree courses a Bachelor
degree in journalism. Some institutes also provide one year certificate courses
in journalism for which eligibility is 10+2. There are also courses in
specialized areas of journalism like sports, television, photo, press law etc.
No course or training can claim to
make one, a journalist. The courses train persons in the technical aspects
only, to ensure one's success in the field one must have an inborn ability to
write and produce new stories in correct, concise and interesting style. Latest
trend in this regard is that big groups of newspapers advertise the posts of
trainees for which all graduates are eligible. After conducting the entrance
examination, suitable graduate trainees, with flair for writing are selected
and employed. In other words, now the formal academic qualification for being a
reporter, copy writer or correspondent is not essential.
Personal Attributes: To
become a journalist one should have an inquisitive mind, will power, an
aptitude for presenting information in an accurate, concise and effective
manner, organize their thoughts and to express themselves clearly both orally
and in writing. At the same time a journalist has to be tactful, confident and organized while interviewing people from all walks of life. They must have the
ability to sift relevant facts from the irrelevant. The ability to accept
criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary.
Job Prospects &
Career Options
Job Prospects
They can find employment with
newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information service, press
information bureau, websites, AIR and TV channels like Doordarshan, ZEE TV,
Star TV etc. At the same time they can do freelancing. One can also take up
this career as a part time employment along with any other field of work.
Career Options in Journalism
Journalists can work as editors,
reporters, columnists, correspondents, staff or freelance writer,
photojournalists, proofreaders, news analysts etc. in print (newspapers
and magazines) and electronic (Radio, Television and Web) media.
Remuneration
The minimum salary as per government directive has to be Rs. 5500 to Rs. 9000 for reporters and senior reporters, Rs. 10,5000 for the chief reporters and sub-editors, and Rs. 7500 to 12000 for editors. Actual salaries offered depend on the company one is working with, and can be anything from very high to very low.
Travel and stay expenses as well as
allowances are additional with all pay packets. Freelancers are paid for each
piece of work they submit.
Journalism/ Mass
Communication : Courses
Several Institues in India offers various courses in Journalism and Mass Communication.
» B.A. Journalism
» B.A. Mass
Communication and Journalism
» Bachelor
of Journalism
» Bachelor
of Journalism and Mass Communication
» Certificate
Course in Journalism
» Certificate
Course in Mass Communication and Journalism
» Diploma in
Journalism
» Diploma in
Journalism and Mass Communication
» Diploma in
TV Journalism and Presentation
» M.A.
Journalism
» M.A.
Journalism and Mass Communication
» M.Phil.
Journalism
» M.Sc. Mass
Communication and Journalism
» Post
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
» Post
Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication.
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