JOURNALISM AS A CAREER – Beyond The Idiot-Box!

WHO IS A JOURNALIST?

They inform the public about events and ideas. They can work as reporters, editors, or correspondents. They research, write, edit, and present news stories for print, broadcast, or online media. They need to have critical thinking, and good communication skills., along with a curious and persistent personality. A career in journalism is dynamic and evolving, with the digital landscape offering new opportunities.

WHAT ARE THE SPECIALIZATIONS?

The program has expanded its scope beyond political news reporting. You can explore research, writing, editing, photography, videography, and multimedia production within the industry. Further, you can explore journalistic applications in the fields of sports, travel, science, lifestyle, spirituality, fashion, finance & business and across multiple other industries.

The courses being offered by college are in Journalism and Mass Communication or only Mass Media/Communication. They are provided in Diploma, Bachelor, Master and PhD level.

WHAT ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES?

• Reporter/Correspondent
• News/Video Editor
• Anchor/Presenter
• Photographer/Videographer/Cameraperson
• Social Media Manager
• Content Writer
• Broadcast Technician
• Advertising or Public Relations Specialist
• Industry-Specific Journalist like Sports or Science
• Marketing or Communications Specialist

BEST COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA

1. Delhi University – ICW | LSR | Dr. BR Ambedkar | Delhi School of Journalism | Delhi College of Art & Commerce
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune
4. AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
5. Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
6. Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai
7. Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM), Bangalore
8. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Banaras Hindu University
9. Manipal Institute of Communication, MAHE, Bangalore
10. Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangalore
11. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
12. SK Somaiya College, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

BEST COLLEGE & UNIVERSITIES IN OVERSEAS

1. Harvard University
2. Stanford University
3. New York University
4. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
5. University of Southern California
6. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore)
7. University of Amsterdam
8. University of Texas at Austin
9. University of Pennsylvania
10. University of Vienna

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Building Blocx Team Wishes You The Very Best In Your Career.