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Career in Mass Communication and Journalism Part – 2

Writing
A Feature writer
1.) Writes detailed stories or presents commentaries on specific news topics
2.) Research and analyse facts and draw conclusions on a particular topic. Feature writing is more descriptive and detailed than news reporting.
A Columnist or Critic
1.) Writes a regular segment within their particular interest category, e.g. gardening, fashion, politics, and films.
2.) Usually projects a point of view, and could either be a commentator or a critic
3.) They review developments in special areas they write on & may contribute to a number of newspapers at the same time.

Personality Traits
1.) Well read, have adequate knowledge in his respective field
2.) Experienced and reputed as an expert in a particular field Camera
The Job: A Photo Journalist or Camera Person
1.) Accompanies reporters on assignments to take pictures that support a news story, feature or interview.
2.) Is quick and alert to capture a moment, often working under difficult conditions
3.) Has good knowledge about technical aspects of camera like lighting, speed etc.
4.) Creative instinct for what makes a good visual story

Job Prospects
1.) Newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information service, press information bureau, websites
2.) Some examples: AIR and TV channels like NDTV, Aaj Tak, ZEE TV, Star TV, Doordarshan etc. One can freelance as a writer or columnist or even a special correspondent. Of course, building a freelance career takes a lot of experience and reputation.

Salaries and Remuneration
The minimum starting salary as per government directive has to be
1.) Reporters / Camera Rs. 5500 to Rs. 9000 per month
2.) Editors Rs. 7500 to 12000 per month

Special / Senior Correspondents and Senior or Chief Editors could earn anything from Rs 5 lacs to Rs 25 lacs per annum. Actual salaries offered depend on the company one is working with, and can be anything from very high to very low.
Study Routes: till recently, any regular graduate could be as a trainee in a news organisation and work his or her way up. However, most TV channels and newspapers demand a specialised degree in journalism or camera. Career paths and salaries are better and smoother for those with professional training. While both undergraduate and post graduate courses are offered in journalism and mass communication, postgraduate courses are more reputed and valuable in the eyes of employers.

Places to study
Undergraduate Courses
1.) University of Calcutta, Senate House, 87 College Street, Calcutta 700073
2.) Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005
3.) Punjab University, Chandigarh 160014
4.) Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, University of Delhi, Delhi 110 007
5.) University of Mumbai M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400032
6.) Annamalai University, P O Annamalai Nagar, Chennai 608002
7.) Alagappa University, Alagappa, Ngr., Karaikudi 623004 (only sports journalism specialsiation)
8.) Bangalore University, Jnana Bharati, Bangalore 560056

Post Graduate Courses: Graduates in any discipline are eligible
1.) Indian Institute of Mass Communication Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus, New Delhi 110 007
2.) Mudra Institute of Communications, Shela, Ahmedabad 380058
3.) PDN College of Communications Mgmt., Somani College, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007
4.) YMCA Jai Singh Road, New Delhi
5.) Garware Institute of & Development, Vidyanagri, Kalina Campus, Santa Cruz (East) Mumbai 400098 •
6.) KC College of Management Studies, KC College Building, 1st Floor, Room No. 7, Church gate, Mumbai 400020
7.) St. Xavier’s Institute of Communication, St. Xavier’s College Campus, Building No.3, 1st Floor, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai
8.) Sophia College Polytechnic, Sophia College Campus, Babubhai Desai Road, Mumbai 400026
9.) KT Somaiya Instt. Of Management Studies, Vidyanagri, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai
10.) Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
11.) University of Calcutta, Senate House, 87 College Street, Calcutta 700073
9.) Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005
10.) Rabindra Bharati Univ. 6/4 Dwarkanath Tagore Lane, Calcutta 700007
11.) Chennai University, Centenary Building, Chepauk, Chennai 600005.
Colleges Overseas for Mass Communication

USA
1.) University of Central Missouri
2.) East Tennessee State University
3.) Lindenwood University
4.) University of Alabama
5.) University of Mississippi
6.) University of Memphis
7.) Jackson State University

United Kingdom
1.) University of Westminster
2.) Brenau University
3.) University of Wisconsin- Madison
4.) University of Warwick
5.) University of Wales Swansea
6.) University of the West of England, Bristol
7.) University of Sussex

Australia
1.) Murdoch University
2.) The University of Queensland
3.) University of Canterbury
4.) Bond University

About the Author

Anir Ban writes on behalf of Shiksha.com. Shiksha is a portal that connects education seeker with education provider.Shiksha provides information about Masscomm Courses.

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