All you wanted to know about a career in media

New Delhi: The world has witnessed a phenomenal and unprecedented explosion in communication technology and media. All boundaries have been transcended, and the entire global community seems to have been brought together into one unified whole. And it is here that mass communication, as a stream of study, and as a career, becomes so important and enviable.Media and communication is an area for people who have excellent communication skills, both written and oral. A keen interest in various art forms like cinema, drama and music, in literature, politics, religion, philosophy, history,sports,economics, internet, culture and ethos, nature, human psychology,etc. will help you excel in this field.Learn about some of the careers in this field. Journalism Journalism is the activity engaged in the preparation of written, visual or audio material intended of spreading through public media. Print journalism is one of the oldest forms of journalism. Journalism career includes work for television and radio stations and print and online publications. Various career designations that could be achieved in journalism field are reporter, columnist, editors, copywriter, sub-editor, photographer etc. These designations can be achieved at print and online media outlets, such as newspapers, magazines, news websites and blogs. Now journalism doesn't mean collecting news and presenting it to the audience in between these different roles and activities are there to work on. Journalism activities have widened itself to various other activities also like citizen journalism involves the open activities of citizens to take the initiative in news spreading activities, face to face interaction shows related to sports, crime & corruption, interview sessions with famous personalities are also the work of the news anchors. News Anchor News anchors present, and often analyze, stories on television news broadcasts. To work as a news anchor one usually needs a bachelor's degrees in journalism or mass communications but some employers will consider candidates who have majored in other subjects. Reporter Reporters investigate news stories and then deliver reports of what they find, either in writing or on television or radio, to the public. A reporter first gets a tip about a story and then tries to get all the facts about it by interviewing people, observing events and doing research. Most employers prefer to hire reporters who have a bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communications. Others are willing to hire job candidates who have other degrees. Public Relations The PRO or Public Relation Officer plays a vital role in every organization. Mass communication professionals can also develop their career in this field. Public relation is maintaining the relation with an individual or an organization and with the public for spreading information by public relations professionals. Some professionals focus on maintaining goodwill and mutual understanding between an organization and its publics, while others specialize in crisis communications and managing public images during difficult times. Advertising Advertising is a form of Communication used to spread information and attract audience to take action on products, services and ideas. Advertising is a commercial form of imparting information. In advertising career, professionals on the creative side focus on the development and production of advertising campaigns for print, online and broadcast distribution. Professionals of the business side focus on the career opportunities exist within agencies and media outlets. Advertising professionals manage accounts, working with both agency clients and the creative professionals developing campaigns and they also create media buying plans. Social Media Social media is a mode of communication which is very popular now days and become an increasingly important tool for engaging with the public. Some of the social media sites and applications are Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Social media careers attract technology savvy individuals who are comfortable interacting with audiences directly. This development has opened up new career opportunities for mass communications professionals who have social media acuteness in addition to their other skills. Film making field Film making or film production involves a number of tasks including story writing, casting, shooting, editing, screening or promotions that may result in a film release. AD film making, corporate films, corporate AD film making, documentary films, film production services, AD films production services, 3D presentation films, animation editing also offer graphic designing services, digital printing services, logo design etc. Publishing It includes the activities related to the development, editing, graphic design, printing, marketing and distribution of literature, music or information in the form of newspapers, magazines, books, films, documentaries etc. Educational Requirements After 10ư various courses in Mass Communication are available at the diploma and graduate level. Earlier good communication skills and a degree in literature were enough for journalism and other areas of mass communication. But in today's era for a bright career in communication degrees or diplomas from the reputed colleges is desirable. A graduate degree in Mass Communication is the base for starting career in this field but higher studies at postgraduate and doctorate level will lead an individual to a higher position in an organization. Many diploma and certificate courses are also available in this field. Job prospects Mass Communication is a fast growing field with ample job opportunities in public relations, newspaper, radio, television, publishing houses, advertising agencies, government organizations and many other sectors. There are various job profiles available for Mass Communication professionals such as Journalist, Reporters, Fashion Photographer, News Broadcaster, Film Director, Radio Jockey, Editor, Sub-Editor, Public Relations Officer, Critic, Columnist, Freelancer, Advertising Sales Agent, Web Editor, Media Consultant, etc.Here is a list of famous institutes for mass communicationIIMC, New Delhi Course Detail:Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (English)Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Hindi)Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Radio & Television)Post Graduate Diploma In Journalism (Oriya) Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai Course Detail:PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass CommunicationPG Diploma in Public Relations & Corporate CommunicationDiploma in Television & Video ProductionAsian College of Journalism, Chennai Course Detail: Asian College of Journalism offers Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism course A.J Kidwai MCRC, Jamia Milia Islamia Delhi Course Detail:P.G. Diploma in Journalism (Hindi)P.G.Diploma in T.V Journalism (Hindi)B.A.(Hons.) Mass Media writing Hindi Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune Course Detail: The institute offers postgraduate degree programme Mass Communication (MMC) with specialisation in journalism and Audio-Visual. Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore Course Detail: PG Diploma In Print, Broadcast Or Online/Multimedia Journalism Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad Course Detail:Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Communications)Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative CommunicationsPost Graduate Certificate Programme in Advertising Management and Public Relations Dept. of Communication and Journalism, Pune University Course Detail: Department of Communication & Journalism offers one year Diploma programme in Journalism. The medium of instruction is Marathi. Manorama School of Communication, Kottayyam Course Detail:MASCOM offers Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism for the students. This course includes :Course is separated in three semesters each of 12 weeks durationMaximising the student internal potentialHands on training on various projectsExperienced and Dedicated faculty Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi Course Detail:Post Graduate Diploma in Mass CommunicationPost Graduate Diploma in Radio & TV JournalismPost Graduate Diploma in Radio & T.V. ProductionPost Graduate Diploma in Public RelationsPost Graduate Diploma in Journalism

All you wanted to know about a career in media

New Delhi: The world has witnessed a phenomenal and unprecedented explosion in communication technology and media. All boundaries have been transcended, and the entire global community seems to have been brought together into one unified

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