Journalism

Reporter acts as a mediator between the Reader and events. Reporting is concerned with collection and reporting of events through different forms such as, the print media, the electronic media and the web media. This includes different areas of work like coverage, script, editing, photography, broadcasting, documentary etc. Journalism is classified into three parts on the basis of media:

Electronic Journalism
Print Journalism
Web Journalism

Key to Success

To be successful in Journalism you should have/ develop:

A flair for writing
Ability to express ideas lucidly and concisely
Inquisitive mind
Interest in current affairs
Strong will power

Scope and Opportunities

With the diversification of media the scope for journalism is also increasing.
Due to the growth in the internet, there is an increasing demand for editors and freelancers.
Job Opportunities of a Journalist:
- Newspapers
- Magazines and periodicals
- News agencies/bureau
- National television and radio
- Private television channels and FM channels
- Regional press bureau of international papers/agencies/networks
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India

Lifestyle & Social Status

A career in journalism requires commitment, dedication and sacrifice of personal time for the sake of staying on front or top. A journalist may have to work day in and day out to get breaking news.
However, in a nutshell, journalism as a career provides job satisfaction, name and fame and a challenge to live with.
Well known Personalities in - Karan Thapar, Barkha Dutt, Pronnoy Roy in electronic media - Shekhar Gupta, N.Ram, Aroon Puri in Print Media

Job Profile

Print Journalism: It is the traditional form of journalism which includes newspaper, magazines and journals. In this media one can work as editor, reporter, columnist, correspondent, etc. They effectively research and gather information along with thinking critically and analytically.
Electronic Journalism: It includes working for radio, television. In electronic journalism one can be a reporter, writer, editor, researcher, correspondent and anchor. Reporting for television involves for more leg work than print. It also requires closer co-operation with cameraman and therefore it helps to know a little bit of camera work and lighting. The reporting section of a television news channel is headed by a news coordinator who has a staff of several seniors and junior reporters functioning under them.

Skill Sets

Good verbal and written communication
Knowledge of word processing, computer graphics
Editing & designing skills
Research & information gathering skills
Stress & time management skills
Able to exchange the ideas freely, accurately, truly and fairly

Work Value

Resilience
Stamina
Courage
Willingness to work hard at irregular hours and on holidays
Dedication

Current Job Profile

As against print journalism television is known to pay better. As a trainee in a newspaper your pay ranges around Rs 5000 – 8000 per month, which may be hiked to Rs 10000-12000 on confirmation. As a reporter/journalist in the beginning, you can expect to make Rs.10000 – Rs.15000.
In the electronic media, as a journalist you can start out with Rs 8000 as minimum pay. If you are extraordinary knowledgeable, you can even start with Rs. 15000 with an electronic media company. However, salary scales aren’t fixed in this field. And you can earn quite well after 4-5 years.

Top Recruiters

Zee Tv
IBN
NDTV
The Times of India
The Hindustan Times
Every regional language paper in your own city

Course Synopsis

Course Options	M.A with Journalism	Masters in Mass Communication	P.G. Diploma Journalism & Mass Communication
Academic Eligibility	Graduate in any Discpline	Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any faculty from a statutory University. On the basis of entrance test and personal interview	Bachelor’s degree with minimum 50% marks from any recognized university following 10+2+3 pattern. On the basis of entrance test and personal interview
Fees	Rs. 21200 p.a	Rs 80,000	Rs 40,000 p.a
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs	Rs. 1.75lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.5lakhs to Rs. 1.75lakhs	Rs. 1.5lakhs to Rs. 1.75lakhs	Rs. 1.5lakhs to Rs. 1.75lakhs
Duration	2 Years	2 Years	1 Year
Mode	Regular	Regular	Regular
Approved	AICTE	UGC	UGC
Affiliation	Respective University	Department of Communication and Journalism, Pune University	Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
Specialisation
Entrance Exam			Yes
Education Loan
Scholarships