Journalist

• Journalism is a method of inquiry and literary style that aims to provide a service to the public by the dissemination and analysis of news and other information. Journalistic integrity is based on the principles of truth, disclosure, and editorial independence.
• A journalist collects, writes, and distributes news and other information.
• A reporter is a type of journalist who researches, writes, and reports information. Newspaper reporters write news articles and stories for newspapers. They write these articles and stories by interviewing people, asking questions, and doing research.

Eligibility:

After completing 10+2, one can complete a Bachelor’s in mass communication/ mass media/journalism. After completion in a related graduation field, one may complete a Master’s in journalism or mass communication. Journalism courses are offered at graduation and post graduation levels.

List of top colleges:

• Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
• The Asian College of Journalism
• The Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM)
• Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune
• The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
• The times school of journalism
• International Media Institute of India, Noida

Job prospects:

• With changes in the society, media has undergone a radical change. A journalist now covers stories/features on various aspects of life i.e. political, financial, leisure, crime, sports, entertainment, spiritual, educational, infrastructure, technological, medical, and so on.
• Some of the work opportunities are in the areas of advertising industry and educational institutes too. Journalism is broadly divided into two categories – Print and Electronic. Journalism in the print media consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests and news agencies. On the other hand, journalism through the electronic medium consists of television, radio and the internet.