Journalism Scope

Vaishnavi, There are several careers in media in writing, production or post production. you can become a reporter, actor or getting behind the camera to direct, cinematograph or do finishing work as an editor, compositor or a VFX artist who can add reality to 3D vizualizations. you may even be a graphic artist who designs the screens, or an animator who brings stories to life as a proxy actor for onscreen characters. you can get into production, whether live or animated. You can be a story writer who writes for live and animated screens or even roll the story into a video/ pc game. you can be a script writer who would stop at nothing to give wonderful scene setups to bring the story to life. you could be an artist who designs characters or who storyboards the film for live or animated performance. you can also double up as a voice over artist who gives his/ her voice to the characters or dub for movie stars, or even be a radio star. you can alternatively look at web for a web of careers in web design, online marketing, search engine optimization, content writing, social media promoting. Any extra skill can be used in this. So it turns out to be one of the most challenging as well as satisfying careers. Sure not recommended for the weak hearted. Do remember that digital design careers (e.g. web design, graphics, UI design, animation, vfx, multimedia) give better profits since they can be delivered anywhere in the world & hence may earn in dollars - resulting in better rewards for designers. You may also like to read this about the kind of preparation the best students put into design http://bit.ly/1ddUSi8. Some people are passionate about acting - they must understand that acting cannot provide jobs since this is an assignment based industry and one must fit the role. So it could be better to enter this industry after acquiring a technical skill. Wish you the best for your career. Remember, your Career is a resultant of your knowledge combined with your passion & expression ability. If you like this answer you may select it as best answer or press like.

Hi there,
Great career choice buddy! It's a creative profession and yet have the best of the corporate life. Journalism is a very good field considering the fact that growth in print, electronic and digital media has been phenomenal after the Government of India allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Media and Entertainment industry. There are several universities/Institute that are offering UG programs in Journalism and Mass Communication. Some of the best Institutes that you may consider are: Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, University of Technology and Management Shillong, Symbiosis Institute of Mass Commmunication etc. For more detailed information you've to check with Institute personally. Hope it helps! Good luck!

Hi Dhanshree,
If you are looking for career prospects for Journalism abroad, make sure you have some hands on experience in India with some recognized firm where you have learned your specialization and skills.
You also need to have a degree in Journalism.
First, you can build your portfolio by helping out in a media outlet's foreign bureau.
Also opt for some internship initially. It presents a golden opportunity for upstart journalists.
You can choose to work on a Print Journalism placement - working with a newspaper or magazine - or on a broadcast placement.
Skills for your CV
A journalism degree provides you with transferable skills that are highly valued by many employers. Your specific skills will include:
critical analysis;
a flexible, creative and independent approach to tasks;
the ability to meet deadlines; and
the ability to communicate information effectively and clearly
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