Journalism
Journalists write and present news and current affairs stories for print media, radio, television and the Internet. They conduct research and plan stories, interview people to obtain information, and write the copy for the final story as it appears in the media. They may even present the story on radio or television. Journalists may specialise in a particular area such as sport, politics, entertainment, economics and finance, or other specific topics
Public, Private
1)Newspaper groups of the English/Vernacular medium 2)Newsagencies 3) News Bureaus 4) Press Trust of India 5) English/Vernacular magazines and journals 6) Indian Information Service (Group A) of the government 7)Directorates of publicity employ trained journalists. The electronic medium 8)Radio/TV news service 9)Video magazines 20)Advertising and Visual Communication agencies
A journalist needs:
1)strong written and oral communication skills
2)an interest in current affairs or a specific topic
3)good general knowledge
4)good research skills
5)to be able to work to deadlines
excellent organisational and time management skills
Journalism courses are offered at graduation and postgraduation levels. To become a journalist, one can complete a Bachelor's in mass communication/ mass media/journalism after +2. After completion in a related graduation field, one may complete a Master's in journalism or mass communication. A graduate (who has a flair for writing) from any other field can also opt for a postgraduate course in journalism
Institutes in Bihar
1. Patna University, Patna – 800 005., Bihar, India, Phone: 0612 – 2678008, 0612 - 2670531
2. Directorate of Distance Education - Patna University, Email: contact@ddepu.org
3. J.D. Women's College, Bailey Road, City: Patna, Zip Code: 800023, Phone: 0612-2280666, Email: principal@jdwcpatna.com
4. Dr. Zakir Husain Institute, Near Hartali More, Bailey Road, Patna-800001, Bihar, Phone: 9835020036/ 9835022869/9835026697/ 9386598590/9835026693, Email: uksingh@zhi.org.in
5. Magadh University Bodh - Gaya, Bihar Gaya - 824234 India, Phone: 0631-2200490, Fax: 0631-2200572, Email: enquires@website.com
6. Global Entrepreneurship, Management Academy (GEMA), Rukanpura, Beli Road, Patna, Bihar, India – 14, Phone :09334398972, Email: gemapatna@yahoo.com, Website: www.gema.ac.in
7. Jai Prakash Vishwavidyalaya, Rahul Sankrityan Nagar, Near Parwati Ashram (Chota Telpa), Chapra - 841301, Bihar, V.C.- Fax No: 06152- 232607, Email: vc-jpu-bih@nic.in
8. Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic & Persian University, Patna 34 Ali Imam Path (Harding Road), Patna – 800 001, University H.Q. Phone and Fax 0612-2215750, Email: University H.Q. mmhapupatna@yahoo.in
9. Rajendra College, Chapra, Bihar (India) – Pin : 841301, Email: info@rajendracollege.ac.in, Phone and Fax: 06152-232321
10. Aryabhatta Knowledge University,
11. Chanakya National Law University Campus, Near Mithapur Bus Stand, Mithapur, Patna-800 001, Phone 0612-2362270, 2351919, Fax: 0612-2362270, Email: info@akubihar.org, email and akuniv10@gmail.com
Institutes in other locations
1. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202002, Uttar Pradesh. Phone: 0571-2703038, 2701807, 2700920. Website: www.amu.ac.in
2. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – 221005, Uttar Pradesh. Phone: 0542-2368938, 2307220. Website: www.bhu.ac.in
3. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067. Phone: 26160940/60. Website: www.iimc.nic.in
4. Institute of Integrated Learning in Management Lodhi Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
5. Mass Communication research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110 025
6. KT Somaiya Institute of Management Studies Vidya Vihar, Mumbai.
7. Manipal Institute of Communication Old Tile Factory Road, Press Corner, Manipal - 576104
8. Pioneer Media School, 6, Todarmal Lane, Bengali Market, New Delhi – 110 001.Phone: 51015441, 43. Website: www.pioneermediaschool.com
9. St. Xavier's Institute of Communication St.Xavier's College, Mumbai - 400001.
10. University of Delhi, University Road, Delhi 110 007. Phone South Campus: 011-24119832. Phone North Campus: 011-2766709, 27667011, 27667190. Website: www.du.ac.in
11. University of Calcutta, Senate House, 87/1 College Street, Kolkata 700073, West Bengal
12. University of Rajasthan, Jaipur-302 004
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