How to become a journalist?

Hi, Journalism is the business of giving news. Journalists work for newspapers, magazines, regional dailies, the electronic medium, websites and for government & public sector publications. The print medium holds an important role in our lives, providing the latest news and acting as a forum for addressing public issues and grievances. How to get there- Class XII (any subject) followed by an undergraduate degree in journalism /any discipline for specialist writing Graduates can pursue a professional degree/diploma in journalism from an institute of journalism Apprenticeship positions are filled by graduates with a newspaper for supervised training Courses in journalism are offered in English, Hindi and regional languages Skills required- Good general knowledge Keen observation, inquisitive temperament Good perception and interest in details Ability to sift relevant facts from the irrelevant Clear and logical Intellectually curious Self motivated and persevering A style of writing that is accurate, readable and informed Interest in current affairs Tactful, confident and organised while interviewing people Alert, physically fit and healthy Creative Knowledgeable Prestigious Institutes in India Asian College of Journalism, Chennai Mudra Institute of Communications J K Mass Communication Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune AJK Mass Communication Research Centre Amity School of Communication (ASCO) Asian College of Journalism Garware Institute of Career Education and Development Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Trent University PDN College of Communications Mgmt You may visit the respective websites for further details. If you found the information useful, raise a thumbs up or mark it as best.

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Amity School of Communication, Amity University, Noida

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Initially, cultivate writing skills and English and then your conversational skills.Participate in all the social activities and increase your understanding of men and matters.A good amount of general awareness is expected from you.

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You can Persue a Diploma or degree course in mass comm media,its known as BMM (bachelor of Mass Media)

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Hi, 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: Go to different journalism conventions and job fairs throughout the year. 5. Put your name out there: As you're trying to break into the field, send your resume and work to various media outlets across the country. 6. Talk &amp; Discuss with your faculty about the prospects of this career. For more, refer- <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2060/Journalism-A-Good-Option-For-Those-With-Nose-For-News" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2060/Journalism-A-Good-Option-For-Those-With-Nose-For-News</a> <a href="https://media.shiksha.com/journalism-courses-in-india-categorypage-7-20-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://media.shiksha.com/journalism-courses-in-india-categorypage-7-20-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0</a> Feel free to discuss further. Found this useful? Click on the thumbs up below or mark it as best.

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