Community journalism is locally-oriented, professional news coverage that typically focuses on city neighborhoods, individual suburbs or small towns, rather than metropolitan, state, national or world news. If it covers wider topics, community journalism concentrates on the effect they have on local readers. Community newspapers, often but not always publish weekly, and also tend to cover subjects larger news media do not. Community Journalism is gaining importance in our social structure due to the popularity and availability of social media channels like Youtube and Facebook.
In the context of the fast growing mainstream News reporting, a Community Journalist helps the correspondent and editorial team in newsroom by circulating or providing local news on different subjects important to community. He/she gathers information by capturing pictures / videos and creates case highlights, news stories, to be used for television, radio or in magazines, newspapers, etc.
Duration
The course is a Skill Course conducted on weekdays Monday to Friday.
Theory and Practice, including Project : 430 Hours
Internship : 8 Weeks
Eligibility
Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent
Course Content
The Course is affiliated to the Media and Entertainment Skills Council, under the National Skill Development Corporation, Government of India.
Internship
Three months of Internship is compulsory for all students undertaking the Course. Attendance during Internship has to be 100%, else Internship may be extended. For students averaging ‘A” Grade in Theory and Practical, a stipend of Rs. 2,500 per month would be paid during Internship.
Placement
Candidates passing the Certificate course would be considered for placements in the In House Broadcast activities and through other companies of repute in the fields of Digital Media.
Disclaimer : While all efforts would be made in securing a Placement of the students, the Institute does not Guarantee placement as this would be dependent upon the student’s performance, Principals requirements and other factors beyond the control of the Institution.