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Q1.What
is the procedure to enter
the field of Journalism ?
A1.Years back, training for
not absolutely essential,
but today, it does give an
extra boost to the career.
Most of the large newspapers
and disciplines prefer to
take on young graduates in
any discipline, since they
are eager to learn and innovative.
Training on the job is of
course a must, and that proves
to be the best kind of education
because candidates can see
first-hand the insides and
workings of the industry -
the plus points and disadvantages
etc. Even when in college,
candidates should start begin
working on a portfolio; send
in articles to various publications
and retain copies of published
articles. There are numerous
institutions that offer journalism
in India at both the undergraduate
(BA level) as well as post-graduate
(Masters). Most of the courses
last for about a year. The
academic programme consists
of courses in all sections
of communication, print and
electronic journalism. At
the end of the course, many
institutions give students
the opportunity of doing an
internship with a publication.
Q2.What
is remuneration ?
A2.Remuneration Since journalists
have so many different avenues
open to them, it is not possible
to give all the pay scales
in each field, but the following
table gives an idea about
what journalists earn in a
publication office (Newspapers,
magazines etc.) The pay scales
will vary according to place,
reputation of publication,
experience, skill etc. These
values exclude the amount
given for travel expenses.
Most newspapers offer their
journalists additional reading/paper
allowance so that they can
subscribe to other publications.
This helps them remain up-to-date
with the latest developments
and events. Designation Pay
scales (per month) Reporter
Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 25,000 Senior
Reporter/Chief Reporter Approx.
Rs. 25,000 Sub - Editor Rs.
25,000 and above Assistant
Editors/ Chief Sub Editor
Rs. 30,000 and above Editor-in-Chief
OR Chief Editor Rs. 40,000
to Rs. 50,000 (with car and
accommodation) |