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Journalism Introduction
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
: Bachelor's degree or
post-graduate degree in journalism /
mass communication is required to
pursue a career in this field. Click
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Job Prospects
and Career Options : 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.
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Remuneration : The
minimum salary as per government
directive has to be Rs. 5500 to Rs.
9000 for reporters and senior
reporters, Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10,500 for
the chief reporters and sub-editors. Click
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Institutes :
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Institutes in India
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