Career after BMM

Students may have many queries about a career after BMM. Check out all you need to know about options after BMM in India, including career scope, salary, and factors to consider before accepting a position.

A career after BMM has great scope. However, before understanding the career scope in BMM, let us first know the basic eligibility and popular colleges for BMM in brief.

Eligibility Criteria for BMM Degree

Given below are some of the general eligibility criteria required to pursue a BMM course in India:

• Candidates should complete 12th standard in any stream

• Candidates must secure at least 50% - 60% marks in the 10+2

Note: The above-mentioned eligibility criteria may differ based on the policies of the college/university to which a candidate is applying.

Popular Colleges for BMM

Tabulated below are some of the best BMM colleges in India as per Shiksha ratings:

College Name	Course Fee (in Rs)	Shiksha Rating
Mithibai College of Arts Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics	50.53 K	4.5
Jai Hind College, Mumbai	1.7 Lacs	4.4
SVKM’s Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management, Mumbai	49.77 K	4.4
Sophia College for Women, Mumbai	1.62 Lacs	4.3
The Heritage Academy	3.69 Lacs	4.3

Career after BMM

BMM graduates can find work in a range of sectors, including television, film, public relations, publishing, journalism, and more. The income a BMM graduate earns is determined by a variety of factors such as the institute from which the individual received his/her degree, the employer's profile, job experience, and so on. The following are some of the most common job roles that BMM graduates can pursue:

Job Profile	Job Responsibilities
Journalist/ Reporter	A journalist's primary role is to conduct honest and ethical investigations, document, write, and present news. A journalist spends a lot of time interviewing informants, looking for information from other sources, and occasionally visiting the scene of a notable occurrence.
Director	A director is in charge of both the dramatic and creative parts of a film or television show. The director envisions the storytelling and directs the performers and crew in bringing that vision to life.
Event Manager	An event manager is in charge of overseeing the entire event. He/ she organises and manages the details of an event, and oversees the entire process, from planning to execution to post-event review.
News/ TV Anchor	The role of a news anchor is to present news stories on radio or television broadcasts. Aside from that, an anchor selects and analyses news as well as conducts interviews with visitors.
Photographer	A photographer is the one, who uses his/ her artistic ability along with technical skills, and takes pictures of people, places, landscapes, food, and a lot more. They closely work with the clients to discuss the type of pictures they need and how they wish to use them.
Proofreader	A proofreader is a specialist that is in charge of making sure that any information that is published in a newspaper or magazine is free of errors. A proofreader goes over a copy and checks for spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors.
Content Writer	A content writer gathers information on industry-related issues from web sources, interviews, and other sources before writing content to market a product or service. To develop work, a content writer uses a variety of web formatting tools and content management systems.
Sound Engineer	All of the technical equipment needed to capture, enhance, or mix sound is operated and maintained by a sound engineer. A sound engineer is responsible for determining the sound requirements for a project and taking the necessary steps to generate that sound.
Columnist	A columnist is a professional who writes and edits copy for a newspaper's regular column. A columnist disseminates public information and expresses opinions to their readers.
Radio Jockey/ RJ	The role of an RJ is to inform, entertain, and amuse its listeners/ audience. Their work entails delivering a variety of music programmes as well as engaging audiences with other activities such as guest interviews of well-known personalities like musicians, celebrities, and more.

Other job profiles to which a BMM graduate can apply are – Screenwriter, Producer, TV Correspondent, Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist, PR officer, Video Jockey, Editor, Graphic Designer, Digital Media Specialist and more.

Top Recruiters for BMM Graduates:

Listed below are some of the top companies that hire BMM graduates:

• Wizcraft

• Cvents

• Hindustan Times Group of Publication

• BBC

• Viacom

• Netflix

• Amazon

• NDTV Network

• Times of India Publication Group

• The Hindu

• India Today

• Zee Entertainment

• HCL

• Wipro

• Siemens

How do I sell my BMM degree to employers?

Before you can market yourself for the dream job, you need to have a few talents and traits. The following are the same -

Candidates interested in working in the news media should have a strong interest in current events and a thorough understanding of them. Those interested in electronic media, on the other hand, must have practical experience with video editing. Most mass media training colleges provide internship programmes with news or entertainment channels, which aid candidates in obtaining employment after completing the course.

Other general skills required are:

• Self-confidence

• Communication skills

• Street smart

• Eye for details

• Creative thinking

• Management and organising skills

• Problem-solving skills

Read more:

• Best Colleges in India for BMM
• Scope of Mass Communication in India