Mass Communication & Media

Students who wish to join journalism and mass communication can pursue it at different levels including Diploma, PG Diploma, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate. While a class 12 pass in any stream is a must for Undergraduate level courses, a Bachelor's degree in any discipline is mandatory for PG diploma, and Postgraduate level courses.Some of the popular Journalism courses are given below: Types of Journalism CoursesDiploma in Journalism Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)BA Journalism, Film and Television StudiesDiploma in Documentary Photography  Bachelor of Journalism (BJ)BA (Hons) PhotojournalismDiploma in Photojournalism Bachelor of Mass MediaMasters in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication BA in JournalismMaster of JournalismPG Diploma in JournalismBachelors in Sports JournalismMasters in Mass CommunicationPG Diploma in Radio and TV JournalismBachelor of Mass Communication (BMC)MA Broadcast Journalism

Students interested in pursuing Mass Communication courses can pursue the following certificate courses:Certificate Course in Mass Communication and MediaCertificate Course in Journalism and Mass CommunicationCertificate in Social MediaCertificate in Interpersonal CommunicationCertificate in Community RadioCertificate in Media CommunicationsCertificate in AnchoringCertificate in Communication ResearchCertificate in Corporate CommunicationsCertificate in News AnchoringCertificate in Media RelationsCertificate in Crisis CommunicationCertificate in Digital MediaCertificate in Media ManagementCertificate in Mobile JournalismCertificate in TV Journalism and DirectionCertificate in CreativityCertificate Course in Journalism 

A professional course in mass communication opens doors for a career in print media, digital media, films & television, public relations, journalism, copywriting, production and more. In short, courses or subjects covered under the mass communication programme widen the horizon of career options for an individual. Journalist: The main role of a journalist is to find news through various sources such as research and interviews, report it, document it, and present it in an honest and ethical way via any mass medium – newspaper, TV channel, or online news.TV Anchor: A TV anchor gathers information, writes his/ her own stories, and reads them out to the audience. The job role of a TV anchor also includes reading stories written by other reporters.News Editor: One of the main responsibilities of a news editor is to decide which story is worthy to be covered. A news editor also assigns work to reporters, checks for the accuracy of the news, and writes headlines. Video Jockey: A Video Jockey or VJ is basically an announcer who introduces music videos on different music TV channels. Sometimes, a VJ also conducts interviews with TV personalities.

While discussing a news station, it is necessary to highlight its foundation. To become a news anchor in India, students can pursue a Bachelor of Journalism,  MAJMC (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication),  or MJMC degree. To become a news anchor, you typically need a combination of education, skills, and experience. Here are some steps you can take to pursue a career as a news anchor:1.     Earn a Bachelor's Degree: While a specific degree is not always required,  a bachelor's degree in journalism, mass communication,  or a related field can provide you with a solid foundation in news reporting, broadcast journalism, and media ethics. It equips you with the necessary knowledge and skills for the profession.2.     Develop Strong Communication Skills: News anchors must have excellent verbal communication skills, including clear diction, proper pronunciation, and the ability to convey information effectively. Work on improving your public speaking, voice modulation, and presentation skills.