Top Three Qualities of a Journalist !!!

Mass Communication Degree

I believe journalism is an exciting career option. One because, it’s not like those typical 9 to 5 office jobs restricted to your cubicle where you stay fixed at your computer screens and two because, it involves covering different news and information from different sections, and hence, it can never bring monotony.

Journalism is a part of mass communication degree and deals in various types of mass media- digital, print etc. Journalism is a platform where you can connect with the people through news and events of the world, help them gain their knowledge and drive them toward critical thinking about the important issues of the nation and the world.

But does journalism suit you? Are you made for such a course which is as dynamic as the world itself? Here’s a quick guide of the qualities that you should possess in order to become a good journalist.

·         Inquisitive: If you’re too curious about everything that goes around and you always have a nose for the origin and cause of an incident, you would excel as a journalist. Journalists are people who are tempted by a piece of information and stay inquisitive all the time!

·         Determined: Determination is one of the key features of a good journalist. You may fail a few times initially while trying to make a mark on the audience, but with experience, gradually you’ll understand how media industry functions. Staying determined for getting right information at the right time and right place will take you ahead.

·         Knowledgeable: The top journalismcolleges in india, apart from testing the communication and presentation abilities of students, also put entrances based on general knowledge. Knowledge is power and if you’re well versed with the global issues- social, political and historical, you already have an edge!

So if you are inquisitive, determined and knowledgeable, and the media industry fascinates you enough to make a career out of it, you’re good to go!