Journalism

Yes, journalists in India are paid very well. Journalism salary in India ranges from INR 3 Lacs to 4 Lacs for an entry-level job after completion of the internship. With experience and skill development the candidate gets into the salary bracket of INR 8-10 Lacs within 4-5 years. Exceptional cases even breach the INR 10 Lacs salary bracket in less time. There are also many perks associated with this salary, hence, it can be said that journalists are paid well in India.

The salary of a journalist depends upon which position they have been selected for. At first, fresh mass communication graduates/post graduates are hired as interns and allocated to various departments as per their interests and the organization's requirements in the Input and Output division, anchors, producers, reporters, guest coordinators, research departments, etc.

For an entry-level journalist job in India, post successful completion of their internship period, the salary can range between INR 3 Lacs to 4 lakh. As the journalist gains experience the salary sees a rise along with various other perks.

The highest paid journalists in India are Arnab Goswami, Rajat Sharma, Sudhir Choudhary, Anjana Om Kashyap, Rajdeep Sardesai, Barkha Dutt, Nidhi Razdan, Sweta Singh, Vikram Chandra and Deepak Chaurasia, etc. The salary of these journalists ranges from INR 3 to 12 crores per annum.

Mass Communication and Media graduates, including roles in journalism, public relations, digital marketing, and content creation.

Writer, trainee reporter, news desk assistant, or social media executive.

Some also work as production assistants in TV or assistant directors in films. Advertising agencies offer roles like junior copywriter or client servicing executive.

PR companies hire freshers as public relations assistants.

These jobs help you learn on the job and build experience.

Many news channels, digital media firms, and agencies hire fresh graduates who have good communication skills and a passion for media work.

First of all it is about the interest and the zeal to make a career in journalism. The first eligibility criterion is your own “will” to pursue a course in journalism. Once you have figured out and are serious about making a career in journalism, the next step is meeting the minimum educational qualification which is 10+2 to appear in any mass communication entrance exams conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication or the Jamila Milia Islamia or the Delhi University etc. Students who qualify in any of these entrance exams are eligible to pursue a course in journalism.

The minimum eligibility criteria required to appear in any journalism course is 10+2. Many mass media colleges or institutes ask for a 10+2 qualification certificate during the admission process. As far as the age is concerned it ranges around 17-18 years which is the common age for students who are in their 12th. Students who are in their 10th and want to pursue a course in Journalism are suggested to qualify 12th. Although there are a lot of Diploma courses available, but having a degree in journalism gives an upper hand as compared to a Diploma course. Short-term Diploma courses can be pursued after completing graduation.

Yes, it is a high-paying job but only after you have experience of say 10-15 years or more. This is when you become a senior journalist with a reputation attached to your name. At the start, fresh joiners earn a salary of approximately INR 3-5 Lacs per annum for the initial 1-2 years Many famous journalists in India earn around INR 3-4 crores as part of their salary package apart from various other perks like accommodation, chauffeured driven vehicles, shares of the company, and much more.