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Journalist
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Journalist

1 Description of the job

A journalist gathers, verifies and reports news and stories for newspapers, TV, radio and digital media, covering politics, crime, business, sports and more.

  • Find and verify news stories
  • Interview sources and write / record reports
  • Meet strict deadlines

2 Skills required

Reporting & writing Fact-checking & ethics Communication Curiosity Digital & video skills Resilience Local-language fluency

3 Opportunities available in the market

Journalism jobs exist in print, TV and digital outlets, with a degree or diploma from a mass-communication institute helping.

  • Newspapers and TV channels
  • Digital news platforms and agencies
  • Magazines and independent media

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2 – 3.6 LPA≈ ₹17K – ₹30K / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹4.5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹38K – ₹75K / month
Senior / specialist₹10 – 30 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹2.5L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#StateMain hubsDemand
1 Delhi NCR
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
High demand
2 Maharashtra
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
High demand
3 Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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