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Journalist

Fit for youth without SEE:
No

A journalist is a person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current information. A journalist's work is called journalism. A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in ce ... learn more

Employment Option

Self Employment Ratio

%

Education

A 3 year diploma course of Journalism and Mass Media is available for individuals with SEE pass. The course targets people who are keen in purusing journalism as their profession. If the individual ha ... learn more

Diploma
Academic Education

Possible Employers


Publication

Newspaper publication

Career in Detail

A journalist is a person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current information. A journalist's work is called journalism. A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in certain issues

Journalists usually do the following

1.Writing across platforms, including Web writing
2.Understanding of the changing media landscape and media consumption -Ability to manage, moderate and participate in interactivity
3. make significant stories interesting, so that readers and viewers don't miss out on what they need to know.
4. Have to invest a lot of time tracking down information and people relevant to the story.

Abilities and other Requirements

requires permanent customer relation
requires very infrequent working times

Income and other Facilities

Entry Salary / Income
Rs. (not set) - (not set)

Working Context

ISCO - International Standard Classification of Occupations

Security and Army Professionals
Skilled Urban Skilled Rural
Supporting Operations

The table illustrates the segregation of occupations according to the level of education & experience. The segregation is such that the 'Professionals' have the highest amount of education and/or experience then are the 2 skilled labour (Urban & Rural) and Supporting Occupations with assemblers, operators etc. Security and Army have a wider range of both education and experience and are governmental jobs.

The boxes highlighted are the ones associated with Journalist . According to ISCO, jobs can have various levels of education and/or experience which thus puts them in different boxes as visualized in the table.

Relevant Education

A 3 year diploma course of Journalism and Mass Media is available for individuals with SEE pass. The course targets people who are keen in purusing journalism as their profession. If the individual has passed +2, then he/she can do Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and Mass Media.

Education strongly relevant

Duration Fee (Rs) Access without SEE
Dip.Jornalism
Professional
3 Year(s) 0
No
Journalism and Mass Communications have attracted considerable attention to and attendance of working media practitioners as well as potential communicators covering various branches of this field. Given that media in Nepal give high priority to skill-based knowledge, an appropriate course imparting extensive skills, backed by theoretical knowledge, will create considerable interest in potential students pursuing such course in the cross-section of Nepal's media industry, which has grown dramatically since the 1990s. Skill is what counts the most in media houses, and a course catering to such needs will go a long way in generating employment. Go to education page
B.A. Journalism and
Professional
3 Year(s) 200,000
No
BA in Journalism and Mass Communication enable students to appreciate and discuss the importance of studying journalism and mass communication in relation to mass media. They will be able to apply mass communication principles and have insight into communication issues through application in the practical fields. Students gain insight into the history, laws and ethical issues of media functioning, including management and organization understanding of news operation and editing and identify major trends in national and global media, raise issues with information flow system and define systems that govern the role and operation of journalism activity. Go to education page
PGD in Broadcasting
Professional
2 Year(s) 0
No
Specially designed program for aspirants seeking to make career in television or radio broadcasting that also caters the increasing demand of skills required in broadcasting media industry. The program focuses on practical application of audio-visual production technologies, production techniques, equipments and the business side of the industry as well. Go to education page
PGD in Journalism an
Professional
1 Year(s) 0
No
The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGDJMC) programme has been developed to meet the ever increasing demand for trained manpower in various media organizations.It provides a holistic view of the theoretical as well as practical aspects of journalism and mass communica tion. The programme aims to upgrade the skills and competencies of those who are working in media organizations without a formal training. Go to education page

Ideal Qualities

General Interest, very high: You are interested in many thing and spend a lot of time on updating yourself on the newest developments in different sectors. You should consider looking for jobs where it is beneficial for you to learn about many different topics.Such jobs can be found among others in art, media, and education

Value orientation, only idealistic: You believe that your work must have meaning behind it, without any material importance. You should consider looking for jobs that will give you some personal satisfaction while doing it. Some examples would include teaching and doing social work.

Motivation to Create, high: You prefer to come up with your own ways of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs where you have some freedom to make your own decisions. Avoid jobs where you have to follow directions.

Analysis orientated, high: You like to spend a lot of time thinking before you make a decision. You believe that it is important to consider everything before acting. You should consider looking for jobs where you are required to think carefully before acting. Avoid jobs where you need to make decisions quickly without much time for thinking.

Ability to Socialize, very high: You are comfortable meeting new people. You have no problem socializing and interacting with different kinds of people, and finding things to talk about. You should consider looking for jobs where you can work with and meet many kinds of people. Avoid jobs where you will not have much interaction with others.

Team oriented, high: It is easy for you to cooperate and collaborate with others. You enjoy working with a team on tasks and projects. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be required to work with a team to perform tasks. Avoid jobs that will require you to work on your own.

Self-confidence, very high: You have a high amount of self-confidence. It is easy for you to present yourself in front of others. You should consider looking for jobs where you will have to make presentations in front of groups of people. Avoid jobs where you will not be encouraged to talk to other people.

1.Writing across platforms, including Web writing
2.Understanding of the changing media landscape and media consumption -Ability to manage, moderate and participate in interactivity
3. make significant stories interesting, so that readers and viewers don't miss out on what they need to know.
4. Have to invest a lot of time tracking down information and people relevant to the story.

Employment Condition

Self Employment Ratio

%

Possible Employers


Publication

Newspaper publication

Size of Employment

At the moment there are people working in this job in Nepal.

Job Demand

Shows the demand of the career (1st being the highest and the last being over-saturated).


60 = very high: This job is very high in demand. You can easily find employment or will be able to sell your service easily as a self employed person.

50 = high: This job is high in demand. With a certain talent you will find a job.

40 = medium: The demand for this job is medium. You should have chances in finding a job, but you might need to be flexible regarding your working place or in self employment, might have to compete with a few other professionals about the work.

30 = low: The demand for this job is low. Only a few vacancies are published. Academic proficiency as well as experience is required to be even considered for applying for this sort of jobs.

20 = saturated: There is no more demand for this profession in the labour market. Only if existing staff is released, new people are hired.

10 = over-supplied: There are many graduates already waiting for a job in this profession. You might have to consider a long waiting list or have to prove extraordinary talent to find a job in this profession.

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