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Sir, I am in 8th standard right now and I want to become a Journalist. I want to know that how I can become a Journalist? Please help me to know about the steps through which I can achieve my aim. Thank you!

As you are in 8th standard now, so firstly you will have to complete your 10th standard first. Then, choose your preferred stream (like Science, Arts or Commerce) in 11th standard.

However, if you are choosing Arts stream then it would be more better for pursuing Journalism course in future.

After completing 12th standard, you will have to complete graduation in any of the following course.

• Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, Advertisement and Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Hindi Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Mass Communication and Journalism
• Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism
• Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication
• Bachelor in Media Science
• Bachelor of Journalism
• Bachelor of Communication, Journalism and Public Relations
• Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications
• Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam with Journalism
• Bachelor of Arts in Convergent Journalism

Then, you will have to search for journalist jobs in News Media company. After giving interview, you will be hired at junior post first. Then, after few months or years, your post will be promoted to higher level.

Steps to become a journalist are mentioned below
1)Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism.
2)Go to Journalism School.
3)Complete an Internships.
4)Choose an Area of Specialization or Concentration.
5)Land an Entry Level Job.
6)Continuing Education and Advanced Degrees.