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Journalists

Journalists research, investigate, interpret and communicate news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Journalists - from ₹24,623 to ₹1,55,097 per month - 2025.
  • A Journalists typically earns between ₹24,623 and ₹51,965 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹46,124 and ₹89,722 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Journalist
  • Picture editor
  • Media correspondent
  • News analyst
  • Press officer
  • Reporter
  • Web journalist
  • Image editor
  • Fact checker
  • Journalist-cameraman
  • Head of news desk
  • Media interviewer

Job Responsibilities

  • Collecting local, national and international news through interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances
  • Collecting, reporting and commenting on news and current affairs for publication in newspapers and periodicals, or for broadcasting by radio, television or webcast media
  • Receiving, analysing and verifying news and other copy for accuracy
  • Interviewing politicians and other public figures at press conferences and on other occasions, including individual interviews recorded for radio, television or webcast media
  • Researching and reporting on developments in specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology
  • Writing editorials and commentaries on topics of current interest to stimulate public interest and express the views of a publication or broadcasting station
  • Writing critical reviews of literary, musical and other artistic works based on knowledge, judgement and experience for newspapers, television, radio and other media
  • Selecting material for publication, checking style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranging for any necessary revisions
  • Liaising with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing
  • Selecting, assembling and preparing publicity material about business or other organizations for issue through press, radio, television and other media

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  • Journalist
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