Mass Communication & Media

The average salary of a content writer in beginning is INR 3 Lacs to INR 4 Lacs per year. However, content writers with more than 5 years of experience earns over INR 10 Lacs.

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.

Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College: Offers a B.Sc. in Visual Communication. 

Government College of Fine Arts: Located in Periyamedu, Chennai. 

Tamil Nadu Open University: Offers a Visual Communication course. 

PSG College of Arts and Science: A government-aided college offering a Visual Communication program. 

Government Arts and Science College, Sathyamangalam: Also offers a Visual Communication degree.

Madurai Kamaraj University: Offers Visual Communication courses. 

The monthly salary of a journalist depends on various factors such as the experience of the candidate, the organisation where they are working, their skills, etc. The maximum average salary package for a journalist is INR 6-7 Lacs per annum for the initial couple of years. However, it's important to note that this figure is an average and may vary based on factors such as location, experience, and specific job roles.

Yes, candidates appearing for final year bachelor's degree examinations can apply if they complete all degree requirements by September 30 of the admission year. The minimum aggregate required is 50%. Such aspirants must also hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

The top employers for students graduating from Advertising and Public Relations department are as follows:

• Cork + Knife Communications
• Havas Media Group
• McNeil Gray & Rice
• Prosek Partners
• Purple

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.