A journalist is a person who investigates and collects information and brings to the attention of the public. The prepared story can be published either through a newspaper or a news channel. It is a profession which is very demandable in the present society. Journalism is now very strong in the present society as it help the society to grow as well as develop. Journalism has out grown its barriers now it has its sub categories known as the Investigative journalism, print journalism, photo journalism and multimedia journalism.
A journalist has multiple powers. A journalist can use the power of his speech as well as his pen. It can work magic to a society. Journalists do not have to fear politicians or any bureaucrats. The voice of a journalist is very powerful that it could be the common voice which is feared by the politicians and bureaucrats.
A journalist must also have ethic to follow while pursuing his career. News must be trust worthy and reliable. It must be accurate and wrong information broadcasted is always against the ethics of journalism. A journalist must be sociable, smart and flexible to the work honestly and sincerely.
To learn the journalism and mass communication one must have finished 12th std from a recognized university with a minimum marks of 60%.
Step 1 You can join for post graduate diploma, writing editing courses in various colleges in India
Step 2 The best colleges in India for mass communication and journalism are
1) Indian Institute for Mass Communication , Delhi
2) Asian College of Journalism , Chennai
3) Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication ,Pune
4) Mudra Institute of Communications , Ahmadabad
5) Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media , Bangalore
A journalist can be a reporter in tv or as well as in news paper .There are plenty of opportunities for a journalist in print medium as editor, sub –editor, magazine head , associate editor, proof reader etc .In a television one can be a reporter .There is an avenue called web journalism where journalists are made to work online.
As a trainee in journalism, the starting salary will be Rs 10,000. After you start your career then you will be eligible to get a salary of Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000.
