In the present fast-changing world, almost every career field is making revolution by offering exciting and new career options thereby making it difficult for the aspirant to choose one. Mass communication is one such field that is attracting a number of young people by offering interesting job options like public relations, advertisements, television, radio, magazines, newspapers, etc…

Even though, mass communication field has been operating for longer period, its importance is growing during the past two or three years only. Efforts are being made to add professionalism to this field by introducing several courses in the mass communication field.

What does mass communication cover?

Mass communication covers a wide area that comprises of public relations, communication, and advertisement. Since most of the organizations irrespective of whether it is a political organization, government organization or private organization is availing mass communication services thereby the field shows a very good sign of further development by offering more and more employment opportunities.

Professional courses:

As mentioned earlier, many universities and institutions in India are trying to make mass communication as a professional field by introducing several courses. Some of the institutions offering mass communication courses in India are:

• Indraprastha College for Women

• School of Vocational Studies

• Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication

• Amity School of Journalism

• Asian College of Journalism

• Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication

• Manipal Institute of Mass Communication

• AJK Mass Communication Centre

• Indian Institute of Mass Communication

Career in Mass Communication:

Candidates, who wish to have a career in mass communication can choose any of the following sub fields:

• Public Relations

• Journalism

• Radio- Television/electronic media/broadcasting

• Advertising

Diversification in different areas of mass communication is witnessing a steep rise and it is expected to grow further because of the advancement and growing professionalism in this sector. Candidates, who are enterprising, dynamic, creative and has a flair to project their observation, thought and ideas through different mediums of communication can very well make a career in mass communication industry.

Government jobs in Mass Communication:

When it comes to government jobs in Mass Communication sector, candidates who have completed their post graduation in the field of mass communication can find job placement in government-run mass communication institutions, wherein he/she can get very good pay scale by finding job position as a professor or lecturer in mass communication. They can also find job opportunities in government-run television and radio channels, which also come under mass communication sector.