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Journalist Career Description :-
Journalists gather information on a specific subject, event, occurrence or person and then
write this information as a report for the press, radio and television, the public relations
division of a company or other institutions, as well as related news media.Description of
Journalist Career and vacancy are found at www.jobsearch.yolasite.com.
While journalists are still junior reporters, they are usually assigned to write on more general
news events like court and crime reporting, school and municipal news. As journalists' writing
abilities develop, other important matters are covered, for example sport, financial news, art,
culture and politics. Experienced newspaper and broadcast journalists also get the opportunity
to report on international news from abroad and may become foreign correspondents for their
specific media institutions. South African foreign correspondents employed by news media
institutions are usually based in important cities in the world.
Journalists usually specialize in either print journalism or broadcast journalism. Print
journalists can work for a wide variety of newspapers, magazines, journals and technical
publications, while broadcast journalists are usually assigned to report for radio and/or
television.
Difference between newspaper journalism & magazine journalism ?
As a rule, newspaper journalism involves a much narrower range of subject matter than magazine
journalism, significantly shorter articles, and a greater focus on form, this is the natore of
many freelance journalism jobs. Typical newspaper articles follow a hierarchical format: the
most pertinent information first, the least pertinent last. For example, an article about a
local parade would start with “The X Parade will travel down Main Street at 10:00 Saturday in
support of Y,” while it might end with “Onlookers are advised to bring umbrellas.
Requirements :
What kind of personality do I need? Journalists should posses the following characteristics:
writing ability, general knowledge, curiosity, imagination, persistence, accuracy, intelligence
and the ability to analyze. They should also be able to produce work with limited supervision,
work together as a group and be able to handle criticism. They must have the ability to work
under pressure. Journalists should be prepared to work hard and long hours since news does not
adhere to any hour or programme.
How to find work :
The best place to gain advice on jobs and where to find freelance journalism jobs are other
professionals. Make best use of online discussion forums, email news groups and, while at events
that you are covering, make sure you speak to other journalists who are on assignment.
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Some and leading Journalism Institutes in India :
1. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali
Marg, New Delhi – 110067; Tel.: 011-26742920; Website: http://www.iimc.nic.in/index1.html
Course: Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism , Duration: I year
2. The Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, 316, 5th A Cross, HRBR Layout, 3rd Block,
Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore – 560043; Tel.: 080-25432565; Website: http://www.iijnm.org/
Course: Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism with concentration in Newspaper Journalism, Magazine
journalism, Web Journalism, Television Journalism, or Radio Journalism. , Duration: One year
3. Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal University, Manipal – 576104;
Website: http://www.manipal.edu/manipalsite/Users/ManipalHome.aspx ; Tel.: 0820-2571978
Course: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communication Studies
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