Media

Media is concerned with collection and dissemination of news through the print media as well as the electronic media. Career in journalism is a prestigious profession as well as a highly paid one. The opportunities for journalists are endless and at the same time, the job has become more challenging.

India is one of the few countries from the global south to emerge as a significant actor in the international media market. International Journalist Community and Media Market are looking forward to overseas recruitment because of strong educational background and fluency Indians have over English and Asian languages.

Career Opportunity
The Newspaper, Radio and TV Industry is currently passing through what may be described as growth explosion in the number and reach. This opens an ever-widening vista of opportunities to new entrants to the profession. The various carrier options in theses industries are :

•  Newspaper Reporter
  
•  TV News Reporting
  
•  Television Production
  
•  Magazine Writer
  
•  Advertising Executive
  
•  Radio Journalist
  
•  Public Relations Officers
  
•  Media Marketing Executives
  
•  Space Selling Executives
  
•  Actors, Directors and Producers
  
•  Audiovisual Production Specialists
  
•  Broadcast and Sound Technicians
  
•  Careers in Content
  
•  Cinema Projectionist
  
•  Copy Editor
  
•  Editors and Writers

The Media Jobs Demands
An enquiring mind, a high degree of persistence, curiosity and a sensitivity and enthusiasm for language are among the demands of a career in journalism/media. Journalism as a specialised field of study encompasses not only newswriting or editing in the print media but also on the electronic media. The advances in telecommunications have made it possible for Journalism majors to enjoy the forays into New Media such as the Internet, and be involved in newspaper, magazine and broadcast productions such as television or radio. The writing-heavy demands of journalism may include the production of annual reports, speechwriting and professional writing.

Employers look for graduates who can assimilate information, analyse situations, work in and build teams and above all communicate with clarity and with empathy using a variety of media resources.

The Recruiter looks for :
The Must Have's
To become a journalist or media personality one should have an inquisitive mind, will power, an aptitude for presenting information in an accurate, concise and effective manner, organize their thoughts and to express themselves clearly both orally and in writing. At the same time a journalist has to be tactful, confident and organised. They must have the ability to sift relevant facts from the irrelevant. The ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary.

Eligibility
Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in journalism/mass communication is required to pursue a career in this field. Additional course work, specialized training or experience, fieldwork or internship increases one's opportunities in the field.