Career in journalism is both exciting as well as paying – not only in terms of money but prestige and glamour too. It is an exclusive profession which offers exclusive status and job satisfaction. Journalist plays a major role in the development of nation. It is through them that we get information about daily happenings in the society. The purpose of journalism itself is to inform and interpret, educate and enlighten the people. The opportunities for journalists are endless and at the same time the job has become more challenging, as the new world is proving the adage that "the pen (and the camera) is mightier than the sword." Journalism is classified into two on the basis of media- (i) Print Journalism and (ii) Electronic (Audio/Visual) Journalism. Print Journalism includes newspapers, magazines and journals. In print journalism one can work as editors, reporters, columnists, correspondents etc. Electronic journalism includes working for Radio, Television and the Web. In the web, skilled people are required to maintain sites by web newspapers (which cater only to the web and do not have print editions) and popular newspapers and magazines that have their own web editions. In print journalism one can be a news editor, chief editor, Resident editor, Sub editor, Assistant editor, Chief sub editor, Reporter, Special Correspondents, critics, Feature writer, Leader writer, columnists Cartoonists, Illustrators etc.  In electronic journalism one can be a reporter, writer, editor, researcher, correspondent and anchor. With the tremendous expansion of publishing activities and with increasing specialization, organizations also appoint trainees. Being a trainee will help one to enter into the profession.

Bachelor's degree or post-graduate degree in journalism/mass communication is required to pursue a career in this field. Additional course work, specialized training or experience, fieldwork or internship increases one's opportunities in the field. There are a number of universities and institutes offering training in journalism. Minimum eligibility for Bachelor degree in journalism is 10+2 and for Post graduate degree courses a Bachelor degree in journalism. Some institutes also provide one year certificate courses in journalism for which eligibility is 10+2. There are also courses in specialized areas of journalism like sports, television, photo, press law etc. No course or training can claim to make one, a journalist. The courses train persons in the technical aspects only, to ensure one's success in the field one must have an inborn ability to write and produce new stories in correct, concise and interesting style. Latest trend in this regard is that big groups of newspapers advertise the posts of trainees for which all graduates are eligible. After conducting the entrance examination, suitable graduate trainees, with flair for writing are selected and employed. In other words, now the formal academic qualification for being a reporter, copy writer or correspondent is not essential.

Diversification in different areas of mass communication is witnessing a steep rise and is expected to thrive further, on account of growing professionalism and advancement in this sector. Anyone who is creative, dynamic, and enterprising and has flair to project his ideas, thoughts, observation through different mediums of communication can accommodate himself comfortably in this industry. Computers, especially the advent of Internet has furthermore brought new and challenging opportunities in the communication segment. There are enough employment opportunities with newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information service, press information bureau, websites, AIR and TV channels like Doordarshan, ZEE TV, Star TV etc. At the same time you can do freelancing. In the editing field there are various positions like Chief Editor, Resident Editor, Sub Editor,and News editor, Feature Editor, Associate Editor and Proofreader. In the reporting field there are various positions like Reporter, Correspondent and Special Reporters. In the reporting field there are various positions like Writer, Feature writer, Leader Writer Writing for Multimedia and the Web, Columnist and Critic. In the visual reporting field there are various positions like Photo Journalist or News Photographer Fashion Journalist Cartoonistsand illustrators.

As far as remuneration is concerned it varies from one area of mass communication to another. The minimum salary as per government directive has to be Rs. 5500 to Rs. 9000 for reporters and senior reporters, Rs. 5000 to Rs. 10,500 for the chief reporters and sub-editors, and Rs. 7500 to 12000 for editors. Actual salaries offered depend on the size of the organization, its location combined together with the level of responsibility and experience of the candidate.

Some of the institute that offers courses in Journalism / Mass Communication: ----

9. Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, Apeejay Campus, Sector 8 Dwarka, New Delhi-110075

• Undergraduate courses (Journalism) offered by some colleges in Delhi University.
• School of Vocational Studies, H-58 South Extension Part I, New Delhi-110024.

• Indraprastha College for Women, 31 Shyam Nath Marg, New Delhi-110054