Journalism as a Career

The men or women who work for newspapers, come from many backgrounds and are of many temperaments. Those in the editorial departments, need a strong sense of curiosity about their fellow-beings and a sympathy for them. The other qualifications include a good command of English an interest in politics and the govt, a desire to know why things happen, a high respect for accuracy and an aptitude for personal communication with other people in order to obtain news from them. A reporter must be both a willing listener and an alert poser of questions. 12th English Batch is going to start soon, PREM ENGLISH ACADEMY,YAWAL Now-a-days newspapers generally seek employees for all editorial and journalistic jobs,who have had atleast some College education. Many editors insist upon a graduation degree as the minimum educational requirement for all reporters they hire.The diploma in journalism is desirable, but is not absolutely essential. Nevertheless, an applicant who is well trained in liberal arts,with emphasis on English and political science, is welcome in most newspapers.Some of those who join this career can also specialise in a particular branch of journalism like news reporting editorial work, photography, feature writing, sports, writing for T.V. or Radio,criticism, magazine writing etc.