🎓 Universities Offering This Course
Asian International University
Sikkim Global Technical University
The Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication is a 1-year professional program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work in the fast-paced fields of journalism, media production, digital communication, and public relations.\\r\\n\\r\\nThis course is ideal for graduates from any stream who wish to build a career in media, communication, advertising, content creation, or news broadcasting.
Asian International University
Sikkim Global Technical University
The Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication is a comprehensive 1-year program that offers both theoretical foundations and hands-on practical training in the field of media and communication. It is designed for graduates from any academic background who wish to build a career in journalism, advertising, public relations, television, radio, or digital media.
This course focuses on the core principles of journalism—such as accuracy, fairness, and ethics—while also introducing students to new-age communication platforms like digital journalism, podcasting, content creation, and multimedia storytelling. Students learn to write, edit, report, shoot, anchor, and produce content across different media platforms.
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Mass Communication | History, functions, and types of mass media: print, electronic, and digital |
| Reporting and Editing (Print Media) | News writing, feature writing, headline creation, sub-editing, fact-checking |
| Media Laws and Ethics | Indian Constitution, Press Council, defamation, RTI, copyright, media trials |
| Communication Theories | Models of communication, mass media effects, audience analysis |
| Photography and Photojournalism | Basics of photo composition, storytelling through visuals |
| Practical Lab | News writing practice, mock press conferences, editorial meetings |
| Subject | Description |
|---|---|
| Television Journalism and Production | TV reporting, anchoring, video editing, studio production |
| Radio Journalism | Script writing, voice modulation, podcasting, FM & AIR production |
| Digital Journalism and Social Media | Blogging, vlogging, web journalism, SEO content, YouTube media |
| Advertising and Public Relations | Copywriting, media planning, PR strategy, campaign design |
| Development Communication / Media Research | Using media for social change; introduction to research methods |
| Internship / Project Work | Field internship in news channels, radio stations, PR firms, newspapers etc. |
📹 Field reporting and mobile journalism
🗣️ Anchoring and voiceover training
📰 Lab newspapers / TV bulletin production
🎤 Public speaking and on-camera practice
💻 Social media marketing campaigns
📝 Research project or media content portfolio
News writing and editing
Public speaking and anchoring
Social media handling and content strategy
Crisis communication and PR handling
Audio-visual content production
| Job Role | Description |
|---|---|
| 📰 Journalist / Reporter | Cover news stories, write articles, conduct interviews for print or digital media |
| 🎤 News Anchor / TV Presenter | Host news bulletins, debates, and talk shows on TV or YouTube |
| ✍️ Content Writer / Copywriter | Write blogs, website content, ad copies, social media posts |
| 📸 Photojournalist / Video Journalist | Shoot and edit photos or video stories for news and documentary |
| 📻 Radio Jockey / Podcast Host | Host shows, create audio content, conduct interviews for radio or podcasts |
| 🧠 PR Executive / Communications Officer | Manage public image of brands, write press releases, media outreach |
| 📢 Digital Marketer / Social Media Manager | Handle branding, digital campaigns, content strategy |
| 🎬 Video Editor / Media Producer | Edit news stories, promos, YouTube videos, documentaries |
| 🧑🏫 Media Researcher / Analyst | Research for programs, news, market trends, audience analysis |
| 🧳 Freelancer / Media Entrepreneur | Start your own blog, YouTube channel, or PR consultancy |
📰 News Channels (Aaj Tak, NDTV, ABP, Republic)
🗞 Newspapers & Magazines (TOI, Dainik Bhaskar, The Hindu)
📺 TV Production Houses
📱 Digital Media Companies (The Quint, The Wire, Brut, ScoopWhoop)
🧑💼 PR and Advertising Agencies
🏢 Corporate Communication Departments
🎧 Radio Stations (FM, AIR)
🎥 YouTube & Social Media Startups
🏫 Education / Training Institutes
You can apply for international roles with global media companies or pursue further studies (like Master's in Journalism or Digital Media) in:
🇺🇸 USA
🇬🇧 UK
🇨🇦 Canada
🇦🇺 Australia
| Experience Level | Salary Range (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Fresher | ₹18,000 – ₹30,000 |
| 2–4 Years | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
| 5+ Years | ₹60,000+ (Higher for anchors/editors/PR heads) |
| Freelancers | ₹500–₹5000 per article/video/post (varies by client & platform) |
Start your YouTube channel / podcast
Become a media trainer / communication coach
Pursue Master’s in Journalism / Mass Comm / Digital Media
Appear for UGC-NET for teaching positions
Launch your own digital media venture
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