Mass Communication & Media

An Anchoring & Reporting programme will enhance your skills such as:

• Interviewing Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teleprompter Training
• Reporting Skills
• PTC & Walk Through skills

It will also teach about TV Presenting Tips & Techniques, Nuances of News, Entertainment & Anchoring, Media Laws & Ethics, etc.

The job of a TV news anchor is exciting as well as challenging. One has to stay abreast of all the recent events happening in the news segment or the sports, depending on your domain. Also, one has to be good at managing time because the deadlines and schedules of news agencies and thus the news reporters are very tight. 

It requires great communication skills and a lot of enthusiasm and energy because no one would listen to someone with less or no energy. So, overall the job is rewarding as well as interesting for the one who loves what they do.

No, it's not mandatory. But, yes starting as a reporter will be advantageous to your anchoring career because reporters are the ones who investigate and understand the news well. When someone presents the news as an Anchor, it would be a little easier for the individual, because of their sound understanding regarding the news, if they come from a reporting background.

Getting into the world of Anchoring and Hosting requires a lot of patience and a strategic process to succeed. One can start by pursuing a degree in Journalism, or Mass Communication & Media. However, something that makes a major difference to your hosting or anchoring job is your soft skills. 

One's camera confidence, personality, and communication skills - all these aspects sum up to become the core aspects of one's anchoring success. Another important factor that factors that's not a part of one's eligibility yet majorly forms a part of one's journalism career includes one's networking skills.

Here are some important documents you must carry during Diploma in Journalism admission process:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets.
• A relevant bachelor's degree (if applicable).
• Valid ID proof (Adhaar, PAN Card, Passport, etc.).
• Passport-sized photographs.
• Migration Certificate.

Yes, a few institutions are offering free Journalism courses online. Among them, the Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism by UNIPUNE is the best choice for students who have completed their bachelor's in a relevant discipline and seeking higher education along with gaining industry experience. This course is free of cost and the degree is recognised by the UGC. 

Here are some popular books recommended for Diploma in Journalism students:

• Handbook of Mass Communication by VK Joshi. 
• Mass Communication in India (for Indian context). 
• The Elements of Journalism by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel.
• Reporting Techniques by Pamela Shoemaker and Stephen D. Reese.
• Media Ethics: Issues and Cases by Clifford G. Christians et al.
• Writing and Editing for Print Media by William E. Rivers and Bruce A. Jaslow. 

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Yes, there are many Diploma in Journalism college options in India offering great placement opportunities to students:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Students who don't wish to complete a full-time education can enroll in the Diploma in Journalism course. The Journalism Diploma courses prepare the candidates for entering into the world of Journalism, Mass Communication & Media by teaching both theoretical and practical expertise in the area of specialization. The course teaches the art and passion of storytelling and how to write a compelling news article.