In this 21st century – the period of information, all wants to be alert or know about what is happening around him or her in the world. Media acts as a source in providing all that information about the world around it can be in the form of print media (newspapers or magazines) or electronic media (internet or TV or radio).and the person responsible for all these is nothing but the journalists alone. They hold the power in them to influence the people in the whole world with the information they provide or possess. It is their right and duty to provide the media with the news and information about the latest happenings.
In short, it is highly responsible job and this is interesting too. If you are talented and a hard working person, then a career in journalism will be appropriate for you to excel in life. Only the thing the person requires is he should be a confident personality with good presentation skill. He should have an inquisitive bent of mind, good writing and communication skills, ability to differentiate between fact and fiction, tact, intelligence, awareness, and interest in current affairs. Moreover, he should be able to handle unforeseen situations efficiently. Journalists covers areas like Politics, art, economics, business, history, sports, entertainment and many other areas.
Journalism is broadly divided into two categories: Print, which consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests and news agencies; and Electronic, which consists of television, radio and the internet.
The career options are as follows:
PRINT JOURNALISM
NEWSPAPERS:
Al though, everything has gone digital. The newspapers will never fade away really. The spread of literacy and modern technology ensures that newspapers continue to shape views and opinions in global village today. The career options available are as follows:
1. ASSOCIATE EDITOR
2. SUB EDITOR
 3. EDITOR
4. PROOF READER
5. REPORTER.
6. CORRESPONDENT/ SPECIAL REPORTER
7. WRITER:
8. COLUMNIST
9. CRITIC
10. PHOTOJOURNALIST
11. CARTOONIST
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ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM
In this age of electronic media, TV and Internet ensure that we are in touch with the information and news 24/7; with speed and accuracy. This area has a lot to offer when it comes to career options.
- RESEARCHERS
- PRODUCTION WORKERS.
- FLOOR MANAGERS
- TRANSMISSION EXECUTIVES
- REPORTER
- SOUND TECHNICIANS
- CAMERA WORKERS
- PRESENTERS
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WEB JOURNALISM
The internet is fast emerging into an influential medium, which promises updated news content at no cost. The news has to be made sharp and interesting. Editing, presentations, attractive captions are necessary and key facts have to be mentioned.
One can do a course in journalism right after passing the Higher secondary examination. There is an option of doing a professional degree after completion of an undergraduate course in any subject. A background in humanities is generally preferred. The courses are offered in English, Hindi and regional languages.
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