The Broadcast Journalism course focuses on the techniques of news writing and the related ethical and legal issues. In this course, students will learn how to write, gather, and edit news, it also includes writing sports articles. This course aims to create students with relevant passion, highest communication standards, and help them in gaining proper experience in the journalism world. The course is designed to enhance the study in major areas of journalism such as news broadcasting and the newspaper including the relevant internet and the magazines. The basic methods of conducting the interviews, getting information, writing clear, organizing the story, writing leads, and develop research skills.
What the course focuses on?
- Gathering news from different sources.
- Editing and writing news, sports journals, or articles.
- Understanding the legal and ethical issues of the country.
- Analyzing the current trends of news.
- Keeping updated with the events occurring in the diversified world.
Highlights:
| Course Name | Broadcast Journalism |
|---|---|
| Course Level | Master/Postgraduate and Diploma |
| Duration |
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| Examination Type | Semester |
| Eligibility | Varies with course |
| Admission Process | Merit and Entrance based admission |
| Top Recruiters | Impact Guru, BBC, AIR, ZEE TV, STAR TV, Market Times TV, Doordarshan, IndiaToday, etc |
| Top Career Scopes | Advertising Art Director, Broadcast Engineer, Content Writer |
Top Colleges
The topmost colleges for the course study here are :
- Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune
- Institute of Media, Management and Communication Studies
- Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore
- Jamia Millia Islamia University
- Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
- Christ College, Bangalore
Eligibility:
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A in Broadcast Journalism | 2 Years |
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University or State-based entrance exams |
| Diploma in Broadcast Journalism | 2 Years |
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Merit and University or State-based entrance exams |
Skills Required:
- Good knowledge of English
- The idea of media production and communication.
- Concentration ability
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent Interaction skills.
- Interpersonal skills
Syllabus:
M.A. Broadcast Journalism
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Broadcast Journalism | International Broadcasting Laws |
| Programme Dev. In Broadcast Journalism | Educational Broadcasting |
| Film and TV Production | Developmental Broadcasting |
| Regulatory Framework of Broadcasting | Satellite Communication |
| TV and Social Change | Master’s Thesis |
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
| Subject | Subject |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Mass Communication and Communication Technology | History and theories of Broadcast Journalism |
| Visual Communication | Research for News and Sources of News Reporting |
| Media for social change: development communication | Understanding news, news writing, and reporting for TV & Radio |
| Indoor & Outdoor Photography | Video production: videography & studio lighting |
| Sound for video production | Non-Linear Editing |
| Basic computer applications | New Media |
| News Anchoring, Interview for Television, Voice Over, Body Language | Introduction to media management |
| Media law & ethics | Radio & Television current affairs program |
| Final project | |
Admission Process:
Admission into Broadcast Journalism is done through entrance examinations conducted either by the university, state, or national level entrance examinations like IIMC Entrance Exam. Some colleges also accept direct admission on the basis of merit considering the marks obtained in the last academic exam.
Top Entrances
The top entrances for the course study here are :
- Exam Level: University Level
- Mode of Exam: Pen-paper based Test
- Duration of Exam: 120 minutes
2. Jamia Milia Islamia Entrance Exam
- Exam Frequency: Once a year
- Exam Mode: Offline
- Exam Level: National Level Entrance Exam
3. Symbiosis International University SET
- Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Type of Questions: Multiple-choice questions.
- Exam Mode: Online mode.
4. MU-OET Manipal University
- Exam Mode: Online CBT mode
- Type of Questions: Multiple-Choice Questions
- The number of questions: 200 questions
5. XIC OET Xavier Institute of Communications
- Exam Level: National
- Exam Mode: Online
- Total Questions: 150
- Eligibility: The student must have completed his/her graduation from a recognized college or university
Career Scope:
| Job Post | Salary |
|---|---|
| Advertising Art Director | Rs 2.5 lacs to Rs 5 lacs |
| Broadcast Engineer | Rs 3.5 lacs to Rs 5.5 lacs |
| Comedian | As per shows/episodes |
| Content Writer | Rs 3.5 lacs to Rs 12 lacs |
| Film/Video Editor | Rs 2.5 lacs to Rs 9 lacs |
| News Presenter | Rs 4.5 lacs onwards |
Top Recruiter
The top recruiters for the course study of Broadcast Journalism are :
- BBC
- AIR
- ZEE TV
- STAR TV
- Market Times TV
- Doordarshan
- Scroll Today News
Top Hiring Cities:
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
FAQ's
Q: What are jobs in broadcasting?
A: The jobs for the study of the course under Broadcasting are :
- Sports Broadcaster/Announcer
- Radio Show Host
- Disc Jockey
- Radio News Reporter
- TV News Reporter
- Radio Show Producer
Q: What are the top colleges offering a course in Broadcast Journalism?
A: Some of the top colleges are mentioned below:
- Institute of Media, Management and Communication Studies
- Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore
- Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune
- Jamia Milia Islamia University
- Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
- Christ College, Bangalore
Q: What are the top entrances that a student should appear for a degree in Broadcast Journalism?
A: Some of the top entrances are mentioned below:
Q: What are the different types of broadcasting?
A: There types of broadcasting are :
- Analog Radio
- Digital Radio
- Internet Radio
- Sirius XM
Q: What are the top career profiles associated with the course of Broadcast Journalism?
A: Some of the top career profiles are mentioned below:
- Advertising Art Director
- Broadcast Engineer
- Film/Video Editor
- Content Writer
