Career options in Media?

Powerful, challenging and exciting – Media is one of the finest fields to make a career. There are variety of job options available after completing UG or PG course in this field. Share your thoughts regarding various career prospects one can explore in this field.

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    mohit chopra

    2014-05-14 13:31:27
    Media has glamour. You will meet so many celebrities in this career.
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    Sadhana Singh

    2014-05-12 13:16:36
    Also if you have good voice , you can go for a job of voice over artist . They earn good amount of money even working as a free lancers
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    Ruchi Nasa

    2014-05-09 17:26:05
    Hey Hi Guys
    Indian media industry is growing rapidly and creating place for itself in international markets too.
    Now we have many career options in Media like:
    Career as News Anchor
    Career as Radio Jockey
    Career as Script Writer
    Career as Photojournalist
    Career as Public Relation Manager and many more.
    :)
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    prateek sood

    2014-05-09 16:56:38
    Indian media industry is growing rapidly and creating place for itself in international markets too. It's different sections - film, television, advertising, music and radio industry has witnessed a remarkable growth in last few years.
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    shalu Mishra

    2014-05-09 16:00:35
    Constantly there are television shows, and news reports on different jobs and careers. You can also find career information in magazines, books and the Internet.
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    Adarsh Chauhan

    2014-05-09 14:30:53
    Content editing is a very good option these days. My sister has 5 years of experience and is editing magazines of big companies.
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    PANJU123

    2014-03-27 17:16:32
    Hi, I think Media and Communication is such a dynamic field that everyone will always find a space in it. Whether you creative, not so creative or even if you like numbers one can always get into fields such as Media Planning and Buying. There is something for everyone here. Following are to my view some of the best institutes in Communication and Media:
    Indian Institute of Mass Communication
    The Delhi School of Communication
    Mudra Institute of Communication
    AKJ Kidwai Institute of Communication
    Symbiosis School of Media and Communication
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    Kamaraju pulugurtha Online teaching of English, on retirement | Guide-Level 14

    2014-01-22 17:44:08
    A passion for the profession is vital.It does not end at getting a qualification.None has become great by means of university-given qualifications.It is just living with the profession and making it a kind of religion.There lies the uniqueness of Media.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-22 17:15:35
    RANA66081 1. A career in Photography blends both artistic and technical acumen, and like most other arts, needs practice and perseverance.
    2. Pick Bachelor in Fine Arts or Applied Art . These courses impart specialized training in photography
    3. National Institute of Design, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, India International Photographic Council offer basic courses in Photography
    4. Job profile-
    Photographers
    Photojournalists
    Commercial photography
    Fashion photography
    Food photography
    Industrial photography
    Wildlife photographers
    Aerial photography
    Scientific photography
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-22 16:06:32
    Sasha91618 Fashion journalism involves illustrating, highlighting technical and non-technical details.
    -Fashion Journalists generally have a training in fashion merchandising or fashion design. This gives them an eye for detail.
    -Training in journalism helps to acquire the technical expertise of reporting/editing.
    -Bachelor's Courses in Art (5 years) offer specialised photography courses.
    -Class XII (any subject) followed by Graduate course in Journalism or any graduate program.
    -Fashion design followed by a diploma in journalism
    -Class XII (any subject) followed by fashion design and marketing
    -After graduation (any subject) study fashion m
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    alia kapoor | Contributor-Level 8

    2014-01-22 11:13:08
    HIMANI SHARMA42706 Post Graduate Diploma in Communication and Media (SNDT Mumbai)
    Duration- 1 Year
    Basic Eligibility- B.A. / B.Sc./ B. Com. (50% marks) or equivalent examination/ University Entrance test
    You may browse through the respective websites for more information.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-22 10:54:52
    naveen73515 Media education covers a wide range of courses. Short-term courses of 3-4 months in specific fields are also available. The courses provide brief outline of media industry - how different forms of media work, organizational structure, work pattern, etc. The curriculum of the courses, specific for a particular stream, is designed in such a manner that it covers each and every aspect of the particular discipline.
    So you may consider Journalism or Mass Communication or Advertising or even Anchoring/Broadcasting.
    There are ample prospering career opportunities for creative and talented people in the field of media. Numerous reput
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-21 17:18:10
    Aashish51921 Why Join Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
    -Setup by the Department of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
    -Ranked 5th in Media Films and Mass Communication category as per Outlook survey in the year 2008
    -State-of-the-art infrastructure
    -Industry experienced faculty
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-21 15:21:19
    Arun97578 In today's world of consumerism, advertising can prove to be an extremely promising career choice. But before people can start looking for jobs in the field of advertising, it is important for them to learn more about it. There are a lot of institutes in India that offer professional courses like advertising. Though creativity is an inseparable part of this course, the right kind of education is equally important to enable the talent and the creativity to flourish. These courses introduce the students to the various facets of advertising and how they can blend creativity, experience and knowledge together.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-21 12:43:08
    megha sharma7809 Candidates with graduation of Post graduation in journalism, can find job placement can find job placement in the field of media as well in addition to journalism. This includes internet, films, television, radio, magazines and newspapers. Media plays a crucial role in the dissemination of information. Even though, most of the media houses in India are private-owned, there are also public sector media houses where in journalism graduates are appointed.
    When it comes to government jobs in journalism, candidate with educational qualification in the field of journalism can find job opportunities in media houses that are d
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-20 17:42:57
    ashish40285 Becoming a travel journalist can be a fun, exciting, and rewarding career! As with any career, you must have dedication and passion. A good education (formal or informal) complemented with hard work is key.
    Key Factors to Consider
    You must love to write, especially about travel. Do you have a good idea for a story? Do you possess “communication powers?” Are you able to get people to speak with you? Are you be able to “breathe” life into a story with your words and make it come alive? Can you work under pressure? You may want to consider these before you embark on a journey to become a travel journalist.
    Becoming a tra
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    mohit gupta | Contributor-Level 7

    2014-01-20 10:46:49
    ABHAY CHAUHAN53852 Media education covers a wide range of courses. Short-term courses of 3-4 months in specific fields are also available. The courses provide brief outline of media industry - how different forms of media work, organizational structure, work pattern, etc. The curriculum of the courses, specific for a particular stream, is designed in such a manner that it covers each and every aspect of the particular discipline.
    So you may consider Journalism or Mass Communication or Advertising or even Anchoring/Broadcasting.
    You may also refer the links below-
    https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2552/Career-Opportunities-In-Media-
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-20 10:39:09
    khushi78029 The circulation of information to a wide range of populace remains the key function of mass communications whereas journalism requires investigation and coverage of any incident, occurrence or contemporary affairs, through mass media like the print, televise or new media, whereby lakhs of people all through the world may be able to know what is happening all over the world.
    Also you may refer the link below-
    https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-or-journalism-pick-the-right-course-article-5761-1
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2014-01-20 10:28:05
    ABHAY CHAUHAN53852 Becoming a journalist can be a fun and rewarding job, but getting that job starts with a good education and a desire to work hard.
    If you are committed to become a journalist, I may suggest you with the following steps:-
    1. Choose the right college: an accredited school that not only offers journalism degree, but a place to practice your craft.
    2. Decide which type of journalism you're going to pursue: Journalists work in all types of media including newspapers, magazines, photo, television and online.
    3. Get an internship: it will provide real-world experience and give you an in at at least one media outlet.
    4. Start ne
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    alia kapoor | Contributor-Level 8

    2014-01-20 10:26:50
    ABHAY CHAUHAN53852 Institutes that you can consider-
    Institute of Media and Technology
    MA (Journalism) - 2 Years, Full Time
    International Institute of Mass Media
    B.A. in Mass Communication (BMC) - 3 Years, Full Time
    Amity University
    Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication - 3 Years, Full Time
    Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication
    Post Graduate Diploma in Television & Radio Journalism/Production - 1 Year, Full Time
    NBA School of Mass Communication
    Bachelors In Mass Communication (BMC) + Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication (GDMC) - 3 Years, Full Time , Under Graduate Degre
    Indian Institute of Mass Communication
    Post Graduate Diploma in
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