Getting In Journalism

Journalism involves gathering, interpretation and presentation of news and other items of topical interest, involving some or all of the following tasks: conducting interviews, attending events, constructing reports and stories, undertaking special assignments and researching the background to stories.
Employers include: local and national newspapers; magazines and journals, especially the trade press; news agencies. Self-employment (freelancing) usually follows a considerable period as a staff journalist, building up experience and contacts.

Getting in
• Competition is fierce. Vacancies are limited in all types of journalism.
• Vacancy sources include the naukri.com, [url]http://jobs.trovit.co.in[/url], [url]www.careerjet.co.in[/url] Remember that WHAT you say in your letter of application, and HOW you say it, is a vital part of the selection process for prospective journalists.
• Read the papers and watch the news! Each newspaper or radio station has its own style. If you get an interview, read back issues of the publication and find things you like. Local candidates have an edge for local papers as they will know the area.
• Prepare a good portfolio
• Write a blog. Some bloggers generate a large number of readers and it will teach you how to build a web page and an audience, plus giving you a valuable talking point on your application and at interview.