Career Opportunity
The Newspaper, Radio and TV Industry is currently passing through what may be
described as growth explosion in the number and reach. This opens an
ever-widening vista of opportunities to new entrants to the profession. The
various carrier options in theses industries are :
- Newspaper Reporter
- TV News Reporting
- Television Production
- Magazine Writer
- Advertising Executive
- Radio Journalist
- Public Relations Officers
- Media Marketing Executives
- Space Selling Executives
- Actors, Directors and
Producers
- Audiovisual Production
Specialists
- Broadcast and Sound
Technicians
- Careers in Content
- Cinema Projectionist
- Copy Editor
- Editors and Writers
The Job Demands
An enquiring mind, a high degree of persistence, curiosity and a sensitivity and
enthusiasm for language are among the demands of a career in journalism/media.
Journalism as a specialised field of study encompasses not only newswriting or
editing in the print media but also on the electronic media. The advances in
telecommunications have made it possible for Journalism majors to enjoy the
forays into New Media such as the Internet, and be involved in newspaper,
magazine and broadcast productions such as television or radio. The
writing-heavy demands of journalism may include the production of annual
reports, speechwriting and professional writing.
Employers look for graduates who can assimilate information, analyse situations,
work in and build teams and above all communicate with clarity and with empathy
using a variety of media resources.
The Recruiter looks for :
The Must Have's
To become a journalist or media personality 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 organised. 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.
Eligibility
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.
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