Course Description
A sub-set of mass communication field, journalism requires aspirants to gather, create, evaluate, and finally present news or other information to the audience. Unlike earlier times, the reach of this field isn’t limited to print media alone and so, today a journalist can work at firms dealing with newspapers, magazines, radio, television and even the world wide web.; Aspirants can pursue a course in journalism right after their Class 12 or even consider specializing in this field at the graduation level. After pursuing a course in Journalism, one can become a journalist. Some popular UG level courses in journalism include BA in Journalism, BA in Journalism and Mass Communication, BA in Hindu Journalism, BA in Film, Television and New Media Production and the likes. On the other hand, popular courses one can study at the PG level are MA Journalism, MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, Post Graduate Diploma in Communication and Journalism etc. If you are interested in pursuing a career in journalism, your job options range from traditional print, radio and television media jobs to alternatives in digital media, marketing, communications and more. The writing and communication skills you develop as part of your journalism major are transferable to several industries, meaning your career possibilities can be as extensive as you want them to be.
Jobs for journalism majors
- Content writer
- Staff writer
- News producer
- News editor.
- Freelance writer.
- Copywriter
- Social media planner.
- Content manager.
