What are Some of the Coolest Jobs in Media?

Mass Media is one of the most influential industries in the world. Through a variety of channels including print media (newspapers, magazines, etc.), electronic media (TV, radio), and even the new-age digital media (social media, websites, etc.), it allows businesses, government bodies, and even individuals with different goals to promote and advertise ideas or concepts across the general public.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in media, then can you can expect ample growth opportunities and good packages. However, just like most industries, your success depends on the quality of education you get and the companies you get hands-on experience from.

The following are some of the best institutes in India for mass communication:

• Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
• Firm and Television Institute of India, Pune
• Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

Now that you know about the best mass communication colleges in India, let’s take a look at some of the coolest jobs that you can apply for in this sector:

Broadcast Journalist

Broadcast journalism allows you to research and broadcast news for the masses in a verbal format. For instance, you can read news on camera, radio, and live on the Internet.

Newspaper/Magazine Journalist

If you love to read and research, and writing is your strong suit, then you can become a newspaper or magazine journalist. Although you may not get to write on the topics you are interested in, at the initial phase of your career, over time you can get specialization in a certain niche such as politics, health, etc. and write your own columns for an attractive pay.

Social Media Manager

The huge popularity and reach of social media have led to the birth of a new job which is social media manager. In this, you have to create and promote a brand on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram. You are expected to be well-versed in understanding the dynamics of social media platforms and creating a positive brand image.

Film Making

Movie making is another sub-category of media which might interest you. There are all kinds of film-making projects that you get to work in it including video advertisements for different companies, short-films for different production houses, and even big-budget movies!

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