A Content Writer is a person who creates written material or content for different types of Websites, Magazines, Newspapers, Blogs, E-books, Newsletters, Social media, Brochures, Flyers and so on.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy creative writing
• You pay attention to details
• You like to have clear instructions to follow
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BA/B.Sc.) in English/JournaIism/Mass Communication OR
Complete a Diploma in English/Journalism/ Mass Communication OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MA/M.Sc.) in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of English/Journalism and Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. University of Calcutta, Kolkata
2. St. Xavier's College, Punii
3. Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Mumbai
5. Lady Shri ram College, New Delhi
6. Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi
7. Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, BHU, Varanasi
8. Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata
2. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata
3. Garden City University, Bengaluru
4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
7. Loyola College, Chennai
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approximate course fee ranges between INR 30,000 -4,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Advertising, Media, Entertainment, Web-based organizations and any company with an online presence
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own company or take up freelance projects
Work Environment: Work hours are typically flexible. You are likely to have a daily target to meet. Work from home option is available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma completed her MA in Economics and then studied Mass Communication. She worked as a Journalist With DNA before she became a full-time Content Writer. She is a curator for lifestyle and travel brands apart from being a blogger. She has worked With Publishing houses, Travel & hotel brands, Individual authors, Government agencies, Start-ups, and Brands. She has been awarded for her digital contribution to United Nations Volunteer proiects.*
CONTENT WRITER
NCS Code: 2431.07 | AMM020• You enjoy creative writing
• You pay attention to details
• You like to have clear instructions to follow
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BA/B.Sc.) in English/JournaIism/Mass Communication
OR
Complete a Diploma in English/Journalism/ Mass Communication
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MA/M.Sc.) in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of English/Journalism and Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. University of Calcutta, Kolkata
2. St. Xavier's College, Punii
3. Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Mumbai
5. Lady Shri ram College, New Delhi
6. Indraprastha College for Women, New Delhi
7. Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, BHU, Varanasi
8. Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design, Kolkata
2. Institute of Creative Excellence, Kolkata
3. Garden City University, Bengaluru
4. Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
7. Loyola College, Chennai
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approximate course fee ranges between INR 30,000 -4,50,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Advertising, Media, Entertainment, Web-based organizations and any company with an online presence
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own company or take up freelance projects
Work Environment: Work hours are typically flexible. You are likely to have a daily target to meet. Work from home option is available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Trainee Writer → Junior Content Writer → Content Writer → Senior Content Writer → Content Manager
The approx. salary for a Content Writer ranges between INR 10,500 - 48,700* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Content_Writer/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma completed her MA in Economics and then studied Mass Communication. She worked as a Journalist With DNA before she became a full-time Content Writer. She is a curator for lifestyle and travel brands apart from being a blogger. She has worked With Publishing houses, Travel & hotel brands, Individual authors, Government agencies, Start-ups, and Brands. She has been awarded for her digital contribution to United Nations Volunteer proiects.*
Source : https://www.ddsreviews.in/2016/12/interview-with-samarpita-mukherjee.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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