Overview:
A news reporter is a media professional responsible for gathering, investigating, and presenting news to the public through various platforms such as television, radio, print, and digital media. They cover breaking news, conduct interviews, and report on current events with accuracy and impartiality. News reporters play a crucial role in keeping society informed by delivering timely, fact-based stories. Their work often involves on-the-ground reporting, live broadcasts, and investigative journalism. To succeed in this career, reporters must have strong research skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work under tight deadlines while maintaining journalistic integrity.
Career Path:
| Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School |
Commerce (Recommended) |
| Degree/ Graduation Courses |
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Media and Communication
- Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)
- Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
- Diploma in Print and Digital Journalism
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| Higher education / After Graduation Courses: |
- Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)
- Master of Arts (MA) in Broadcast Journalism
- Master of Science (MSc) in Mass Communication
- Postgraduate Diplomas in Investigative Journalism, Political Journalism, or Digital Journalism
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Top Colleges:
- Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi
- Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai
- Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication (SIMC), Pune
- Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai
- Christ University, Bangalore
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
- Delhi University - Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal
- Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media (IIJNM)
- Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- Presidency College, Bangalore
- REVA University, Bangalore
- St. Joseph's University, Bangalore
International Colleges:
- Columbia University, USA
- Northwestern University - Medill School of Journalism, USA
- London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK
- University of California, Berkeley - Graduate School of Journalism, USA
- University of Melbourne, Australia
- Cardiff University, UK
