Mass Communication

After completing a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) degree, there are numerous career opportunities available in various sectors related to media, communication, journalism, advertising, public relations, and digital media. Here are some potential career paths and job roles for BJMC graduates:1.     Journalism: News Reporter,  News Anchor,  Correspondent, Feature Writer, Editor, Investigative Journalist, Broadcast Journalist, Sound [if !supportLists]->2.     Mass Communication: Media Researcher, Media Analyst,  Media Planner,  Media Coordinator, Media Consultant, Media Producer, Media Manager.3.     Advertising and Public Relations: Advertising Executive,  Public Relations Officer,  Media Planner, Social Media Manager, Copywriter, Account Executive, Brand Manager.4.     Digital Media: Digital Content Creator, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Online Journalist, Multimedia Journalist, Content Strategist.5.     Content Writing and Editing: Content Writer, Copywriter, Scriptwriter, Editor, Proofreader, Content Manager.6.     Media Production: Video Producer,  Video Editor,  Sound Designer,  Camera Operator, Production Assistant, Multimedia Specialist.7.     Event Management: Event Coordinator, Event Planner,  PR Manager,  PR and Communications Manager for Events.8.     Market Research: Market Research Analyst,  Market Research Executive, Survey Researcher,  Data Analyst.

Doing incomplete or no research while choosing a BMC course college can turn into a regretful decision in the long run. To avoid this, it's important to prioritize your preferences while choosing a college - be it anything from course fees, placement opportunities, extra curricular activities to infrastructure, faculty, location, etc.Please refer to the table below to get a brief idea of the top BMC colleges in India along with the average placement package they offer:College NameAverage Placement PackageMICA (Mudra Institute of Communications)INR 19 LPANew Delhi Institute of ManagementINR 8 LPAUniversity of Mumbai INR 5 LPA – INR 15 LPADelhi University INR 5 LPA – INR 16 LPA 

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.

In Delhi,  JIMS (Jagannath Institute of Management Science),  LSR (Lady Shri Ram College for Women),  IIMC  (Indian Institute of Mass Communication),  AIMC  (Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication) are known for their Mass Communication Programmes. Chandigarh University, Amity University, and Lovely Professional University are some other universities offering mass communication courses. Students can see some of the popular government colleges along with their fees in the table below:College NameFees (in INR)A.J.K. Mass Communication Research Centre, Delhi59000 - 2 lakhAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh800-50000Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, University of Delhi59000Department of Social Communications Media, Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai-Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi55000 - 2 lakhKishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai1 lakh- 2 lakhMakhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal25000- 89000

As Mass Communication is a huge field, it includes a lot of specialisation areas. The top PG Mass Communication and Media courses include MA or MSc in Mass Communication, PG Diploma in Journalism, TV & Radio,   screnplay, writing, or film production. Christ University,  Madras Christian College, LSR New Delhi, and St.Xavier’s Mumbai are among the top Mass Comm and Media colleges to pursue PG level courses. The average course fee in these colleges is in-between INR 5,000 - 3,00,000.Below mentioned are the few specializations, which you can take up into your post gradation and master in the same field:Print journalismTV & RadioScreenplayEditingWritingPhotojournalismAdvertisingBroadcasting Hope it helps. Wish You Luck!