Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Mass Communication & Journalism is an under graduate program offered in numerous institutes in India. This course can be completed in 3 years. This course concerns the study of basic concepts regarding the field of Mass Communication & Journalism. It is one of the most demanded fields in India and abroad that offers numerous employment opportunities for young aspirants with adequate qualifications.

Jobs in Government Sector

Various under takings in the Government sector provide numerous job openings for B.A in Mass Communication & Journalism graduates. A lot of job profiles are available in the Government organizations for B.A in Mass Communication & Journalism pass outs. Some of the job profiles in this area include:

• Actors
• Administrators
• Broadcast and Sound Technicians
• Chief reporter and special representative
• Cinema Projectionist
• Directors
• Editors
• Free Lance Writers
• Freelance Journalists
• Journalists
• Principal reporters
• Printing Technicians
• Production jobs
• Proofreader jobs
• Public Relations Officers
• Radio Journalists
• Space Selling Executives
• Staff reporter correspondents
• Sub editor jobs
• Technical Jobs
• TV News Reporters

B.A in Mass Communication & Journalism pass outs can also look for the following job profiles as well.

• Advertising Executives
• Audiovisual Production Specialists
• Content Writer cum Editor
• Correspondent
• Marketing Executives
• Newspaper Reporters
• Junior Reporters
• Senior reporters
• Television Producers
• Trainee Journalists
• Web Journalists

Some of the under takings in the Government sector that employs B.A in Mass Communication & Journalism graduates include the following.

• AIR - All India Radio
• Printing Press
• Printing firms
• Advertising Agencies
• Books and Novels
• Circulation and Public Relations
• Central Information Service
• Photography Companies
• Legal Affairs Department
• TV Channels
• Radio Telecasting Companies
• Websites

These graduates can also find career openings in the following sectors as well.

• Blogs
• Broadcasting Corporations
• Public Relations
• Journals
• News Agencies
• Press Information Bureau
• Periodicals and Magazines
• Newspapers

How to prepare for all these exams?

To get into the Government firms, these graduates have to clear several tests conducted by concerned boards. To clear these tests they need to set up a good study plan. The plan should be prepared such that it covers all the relevant areas included in the test. To clear the General Knowledge section they have to be updated with the things happening around. They must develop the habit of reading daily newspapers as well. Time management is yet another thing to be considered while preparing the plan. Prescribed text books must be referred so as to get relevant information. Previous question papers must also be referred to get good idea about the exam pattern. Good coaching centers can also be approached for further assistance in clearing these exams.