What is the placement scenario after Bachelor degree of mass communication? What is the salary offered?

Diversification in different areas of communication is witnessing a steep rise and is expected to thrive further, on account of growing professionalism and advancement in this sector. Indian personnel who are creative, dynamic, and enterprising and has flair to project ideas, thoughts, and observation through different mediums of communication are preferred choice of the International Industry. In addition to communication behaviors, Indian Communication Professionals develop a strong liberal arts background that International Employers recognize as vital to being successful. These Professionals are getting excellent jobs in a variety of career fields because employers also recognize the value of hiring people who understand communication in diverse contexts. The purpose of journalism is to inform and interpret, educate and enlighten the general public. The opportunities for journalists are endless and at the same time the job is becoming more challenging. The job now requires more specialisation and professionalism. The job market (both abroad and domestic) is good for those Indian Journalists who specialize in diverse areas, such as finance, politics, economics, investigation and sports & culture. They can find employment with numerous magazines, newspapers, periodicals, central information service, press information bureau, websites etc. Career in journalism is a prestigious profession as well as a highly paid one. The recruiters look for the following attributes: The Must Have's: -An inquisitive mind, determination and persistence. -An interest in current affairs at all levels. -An aptitude for presenting information in an accurate, concise and effective manner.-A lively interest in people, places and events. -Ability to organize thoughts and to write in a style which is easy to understand. -Ability to sift relevant facts from the irrelevant. -A willingness to accept irregular hours. -Ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary. -An ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. As a journalist you can expect an entry level salary of Rs.10,000-Rs.1,5000. As you gain experience of 4- 5 years your salary can grow somewhere between Rs.25,000-1,00000. As a Teacher, Lecturar you can gain salary of Rs. 10,000-50,000. As a PRO salary can be 12000-25000 (In government. Sector) 15000-70000 (In Pvt. Sector)

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Hi Priyaranjan, After getting Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, you may get a job in Print Media (Newspaper & Magazine) or in Electronic Media (Television News Channel, Radio) or New Media (News websites) etc. May be you get an opportunity in Advertising agencies or event management companies or PR agencies. The salary depends on your ability to grab the opportunity in reputed organizations. You may start a career with salary of Rs 25,000 in initial level in branded newspapers or news channels or Ad agencies or PR agencies. Otherwise many regional newspapers pay Rs 8000 - Rs 12,000 to freshers. Many news channels are paying Rs 18,000- Rs 25,000 to freshers in India.

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