While choosing a career, many questions hover in your mind. Like, what to do, which field suits me best, do I have an interest in it, scope and future of that field, etc. All these questions can burst your mind. But when you get all the answers to your questions then the selection process becomes easier.

So here if you are thinking of a career in mass communication, the article will guide you on eligibility and future career opportunities in journalism and mass communication. Firstly, you must be clear about the meaning of mass communication.

What is mass communication?

Mass communication is the process in which media organizations produce and transmit the message to a large group of people to inform and persuade them.

What qualifications are required for mass communication? 

To make a career in mass communication, you have to opt for a bachelor’s course in mass communication i.e., B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication after 12th class. This course provides basic knowledge of editing software like adobe photoshop, windows movie maker, improves writing skills, communication skills, exposure to journalism, and advertisement, etc. 

After B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication or any other bachelor’s degree, you can do Masters in Mass Communication. It can help you to fetch high salaried jobs in big companies. You can also opt for a certificate course or diploma course in mass communication and journalism. You can do all these courses from the top institutes of India. 

Top Institutes of Mass Communication and Journalism are:

• AJ Kidwai MCRC JamiaMilliaIslamia, New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi 
• Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai 
• Christ University, Bangalore 
• Journalism and Mass Communication, Mysore
• Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad

With the advancement of technology, a career in mass communication is expanding rapidly. With the increase of broadcasting channels, it has opened enormous job opportunities. You can opt for any field of your choice to make a career in mass communication.  

Job opportunities in Mass Communication 

Journalist – A journalist is a person who collects, writes, and distributes the current information to the public. A journalist can be a reporter, anchor, special reporter, freelance reporter, etc. To be a Journalist, a person requires good communication skills and confidence to face the camera. 

Content Writer – No matter what role you play in the media industry, your content writing skills must be good. It is the basic requirement of this industry. Content writers are hired by print and digital media for feature writing, article writing, column, and lead writing, etc. Without content writers, no print, television, or social media can work.

Video / Audio Editor – Video or Audio editor is required to edit videos and audios of the TV, radio, and social media campaigns. They are professional in their work and do video and audio editing for movies, short films, etc. 

Photographer – Photographer’s role is important in the media industry. Without a photographer, no news can be recorded, and no shooting in movies can be done. So, if you have great photography skills, then you can opt for this field. 

Public Relations Officer – Public Relations Officer is the head of the communication department and public relations department of an organization. PRO is responsible for communicating with shareholders, employees, customers, media, and the general public on behalf of the organization. So, if you have confidence, leadership qualities, and communication skills then you can go for this field. 

Event Manager – Event Manager is the person who manages the event like award ceremony, corporate events, business meetings, panel discussions, etc. They manage the whole process, from the planning stage to the running of the event, and post-event work too. The success or failure of an event becomes the responsibility of the event manager. 

Designer – Designer is the person who designs the schedule, magazine, newspaper format, logo, and many more. If you have creative skills and ideas, then you can go for this field. 

Producer – Producer is the person who hires the director, crew members, manages the film, and secures the distribution of the film. The producer sees the project from the start till its completion. The producer has overall control over the project.    

Director – The director is the person who directs and gives instructions on how to shoot a program. If you have imaginative skills and can direct the people, then you can opt for the field. 

Radio Jockey – Radio jockey is a person who hosts a radio show or has an on-air position in radio broadcasting. To be a Radio jockey, you must have communicative skills and good content knowledge.

Above all, other career opportunities in mass communication are advertising manager, editor, sub-editor, scriptwriter, etc.    

Salary Package in Mass Communication Career

For a beginner, mass communication and journalism job can fetch you up to 12,000 to 20,000 monthly. But after getting experience for about 5-7 years, you will start earning approx. 1,00,000 monthly. The salary package depends upon your skills, knowledge, and practical experience in the field.  

Top Companies for Mass Communication and Journalism Job: 

• Times of India Group
• Zee TV Network
• Viacom
• Hindustan Times Group of Publication
• NDTV Network
• News 18 Network

Mass Communication is a vast course and open bucket full of job opportunities. You can make your career in any of the fields of your choice according to your interest, creativity, communication skills, and writing skills.