Journalism in India has a very vital role to play. India is the world's
biggest democracy and free and vibrant press is an essential organ of
any democracy.
Career in Journalism can be broadly divided in three categories:
1. Print Journalism
This is the traditional form of journalism and includes persons working
in newspapers and magazine. The print journalism work can be broadly
divided into two streams: the field and the desk.
Field Work: In large newspapers and magazines each field worker
has a special assignment. There are journalists assigned to cover
political issues, corporate affairs, sports, fashion etc.
Desk Work: With in the offices of newspapers and magazines is
the news desk where sub-editors or copyeditors process these stories for
presentation with headlines. It is their responsibility to see that the
story is objective and has no personal bias.
2. Electronic Journalism
Electronic communication technology has revolutionized the mass
communication system. Now a days a large number of news channels have
proliferated and there are significant job opportunities in the field of
electronic journalism. In electronics journalism jobs can be divided
into reporting, anchoring, and production. Good personality and
excellent communication skills are required to make a mark in electronic
journalism.
3. Web Journalism
The penetration of internet has given birth to a new breed of
journalism known as web journalism. Web journalists create content for
internet.
Some of the personal characteristics that journalists need to have is
broad based education, good general knowledge, keen interest in current
affairs, and a style of writing that is accurate, readable, and
informed.
There are a number of colleges in India which impart journalism courses
in India. Here is a list of top journalism colleges in India.
