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.

1 Follower | 5.2k Views | Posted 2013-08-13 17:35:26
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    alia kapoor | Contributor-Level 8

    2013-12-24 13:08:45
    parth shah80618 You can start off in this direction by organizing school and college events such as skits, quiz contests, cultural meets, annual day functions or sports events. For this, you need to have the acumen to select an appropriate venue for the occasion, visualize the decor and the sequence of items as they would unfold in front of the spectators. Further, you must arrange for an assortment of equipment, technicians and artists who would make the occasion successful.
    A rich experience during these years plays a crucial role when you select event management as your preferred profession later on in life.
    An organisation that is i
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-23 16:44:39
    LAXMI56229 A career in advertising is a lucrative employment option that one can choose in the rapidly growing Indian economy. Advertising firms employ people with different educational backgrounds in various departments at various levels. Possessing a professional Degree or Diploma in a particular field of study can give you a head start in this industry. Further, flair for language and excellent communication skills are other factors essential for breaking into the realm of the advertising business.
    To get into a specific department of an advertisement agency, you could choose from the following courses:
    1. Client Servicing: A post gra
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-23 15:58:34
    parth shah80618 Event management involves planning, organizing and execution of live events, which could include a brand or products launch, an exhibition, a concert or even beauty and fashion pageants, cine awards, music award, etc.,
    Event Management is an excellent field to make money. Even freelancers today earn anywhere between Rs.20, 000 and above today. If you prefer to deal with weddings and parties it may easily come around Rs. 30,000 to 40,000 or even more.
    https://www.shiksha.com/career-in-event-management-article-4633-1
    https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/1919/Event-Management-For-A-Career
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-11 17:10:22
    anita25626 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 networking:
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-11 16:26:52
    kaustubh50684 Hi,
    Options for you-
    1. Travel and Tourism Management
    2. Photography (requires a lot of travelling)
    3. Pilot Training
    4. Air Ticketing and Travel Management
    5. Mechanical Engineering
    You can analyze the various opportunities available and select the right path based on your personal criteria which should include:
    *The interest and aptitude towards the subject
    *Interest to get a job
    *The future Demand for the particular program
    Feel free to discuss further.
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-11 16:25:32
    Nakul75442 A few more-
    1. Delhi School of Photography
    Intensive Beginners Photography Foundation 1 Programme
    2. Academy for Photographic Excellence
    Diploma in Professional Photography
    3. International Media Institute
    Certificate in Photography & Photo Journalism
    4. College of Media & Communication
    Post Graduate Program in Still Photography
    5. Raghu Rai Center For Photography
    One year Diploma in Creative Photography
    6. Camera Art institute
    Diploma in Photography
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-11 16:22:20
    shruti56482 Other options for you-
    Master of Arts in
    Journalism
    Broadcast Journalism
    Convergent Journalism
    Mass Communication and Journalism
    Mass Communication
    Media and Communication
    Photo Journalism
    Public Relations
    Master of Science in
    Mass Communication
    Mass Communication and Journalism
    Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism
    Master in
    Development Journalism and Mass Communication
    Journalism and Mass Communication
    Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism
    Post Graduate Diploma in
    Journalism and Mass Communication
    Journalism
    Print Journalism
    Science and Technology Journalism
    Business Journalism
    Defense Journalism
    Oriya Journalism
    Corporate Co
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-06 17:38:23
    Anushree26111 After Class XII, Graduation in Behavioural Science or Commerce or Integrated Graduate course in Advertising or any other subject. This can be followed by a Postgraduate degree or diploma in Business Administration (MBA) or Communication Management/ Advertising/ Media Management/ Mass Communications.
    Skills required
    Excellent communication skills
    Ability to work under pressure & deadlines
    Sensitivity & awareness of consumer behaviour & trends
    Ability to take criticism is a must
    Ability of a Team-worker
    Lucid style of writing
    Creativity is required for copywriting & art production
    Prestigious Institutes in India
    Banaras Hindu Univers
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-06 17:36:58
    bunny33990 Photojournalists-
    Work for newspapers and news magazines who commission them to provide photographs of newsworthy events, things and situations
    They combine an ability to find and record dramatic action with photographic talent.
    Use agility, good observation and alertness to get the best pictures I would like to bifurcate the process into few steps:-
    1. Get an education:- While a traditional, formal education is not a requirement to establish a career in photojournalism, becoming a good photographer does require technical expertise.
    *Nikon India offers an Advanced Level Program
    For those who want to learn more about a specific gen
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-06 17:35:27
    mahendra39655 The role of a news reporter/ anchor is very much important in the present scenario. News reporters are widely known as journalists. They are considered as the back bone of every media like news paper television channels etc.
    Qualifying Exam
    The candidates who pass the journalism or mass communication examination can plan their career as news reporter. The media industry always prefers young and talented youth which can deliver their in reporting exclusive, authentic and valid reports. Even a Diploma in Mass Communication/Journalism or Diploma in News Anchoring would do.
    Dedication and Interest towards the job is inevitable
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-12-02 15:39:01
    arun chatterjee35690 Bachelor of Mass Media or BMM is a three year full time degree programme, this degree programme prepares the students in carving a career in various sectors of the media.
    This course covers all the spheres of mass media. Students can start their career by joining TV channels as anchors and scriptwriters.
    They can also opt for reporting and editing in print media, electronic media, advertising and public relations.
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-11-29 17:40:37
    mihir62731 MBA in media management is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
    After completing MBA in media management you may seek employment in sectors such as radio, print journalism, publishing, public relations, research, advertising and television.
    There are numerous industries as well as professional designations. Few of these job profiles are digital production/management, online content manager and various others in technical department.
    Pay package: -
    Please note that the salaries vary widely depending on the factors such as experience and designation you are in.
    However th
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    himani sharma

    2013-11-05 11:39:31
    I am currently in fybmm .what r my career option in aviation field
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    parammeet singh

    2013-09-05 23:17:15
    I am passed the 10th class
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    aru chopra | Guide-Level 11

    2013-09-05 17:02:01
    sneha90304 Radio Jockey is a very demanding and a challenging profession and requires a lot of hard work. A Radio Jockey is a person who is basically responsible for hosting an event on radio while chatting with the audience and interviewing celebrities or general callers. The RJ is responsible for deciding the music to be played during the show and he also decides the guest to be invited in the show. An RJ should also be updated with the type of Music that is in demand and liked by the listeners. To become a good RJ one should have the following qualities like an attractive voice, good command over English, Hindi and the regional lang
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-09-05 16:59:58
    Nikhlesh Mathur after completing Mass communication what are the various other sectors where students can make their career apart from main stream media.?
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-09-02 16:38:26
    nancyjain and Govind_S How are the career prospects in the field of radio jockey.?
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-08-29 17:23:23
    Wildlife Photographers capture the animal kingdom and plant life in its most natural and habitual form.
    This kind of photography is a part of Nature photography which also covers landscapes and scenery.
    If a candidate love nature and have the ability to capture the perfect sunsets and waterfalls in their camera then this is definitely an option for them to consider.
    Professional wildlife photographers generally take assignments from editors of newspapers, magazine, publishing companies, advertising agencies, and government agencies. Most of them prefer to work independently and share their work with various media agencies and wildlife N
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-08-26 17:15:23
    Nowadays students are interested in making career in the field of wildlife photography, so which course to be pursued to make career in this field, I would request Shrey Mathur hkanajam and Kamaraju Pulugurtha to share their opinion on this.
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    shaban | Guide-Level 11

    2013-08-16 17:13:39
    Nikhlesh Mathur is it necessary to have mass comm degree to be a news anchor.

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