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Photojournalist
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Photojournalist

1 Description of the job

A photojournalist tells news stories through photographs, covering events, conflicts, people and everyday life for newspapers, agencies and magazines.

  • Cover news events with photographs
  • Write captions and edit images
  • Work to tight deadlines

2 Skills required

Photography News sense Ethics Physical stamina Quick decisions Storytelling Editing

3 Opportunities available in the market

A competitive field in newspapers, news agencies and digital media.

  • Newspapers and magazines
  • News agencies and digital media
  • Documentary and NGO projects

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 – 25 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹2.08L / 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
Medium 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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