An Anchor or a Presenter is responsible for introducing a program or an event to a target audience. They work in entertainment programs such as awards, music and dance shows, comedy, news, reality TV, crime stories, etc. As a host of the program, they ensure high engagement with the audience. They also maintain the programme flow of an event.
Personal Competencies
• You have a good command over languages — pronunciation, vocabulary and voice modulation
• You like working independently
• You are comfortable communicating With Others
• You like to learn about other cultures
Entry Pathway
1. Cornplete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelo€s degree (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication/Languages OR
Complete Bachelods degree, followed by Masters (MA) in Journalism and Mass Communication OR
Complete Bachelor's degree. followed by Diploma in Public Speaking
Please Check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Journalism md Mass Communication
This list of institutes is indicative only GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune, Maharashtra
3. Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka
4. Times School of Journalism, New Delhi
5. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal, Karnataka
6. Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Pearl Academy, New Delhi
8. NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 14,000 - 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: National and Regional news, Sports, Music and other entertainment channels on TV, Radio, Social media and other live programs or events.
Work Environment: You have to work in a studio setting but often travel to different locations to host programs It entails unconventional working hours
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Full-time Anchor → Producer/Managerial Role
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a News Anchor as a fresher ranges between INR 16,400 — 30,000* per month
The approx. salary of an Anchor with experience ranges between INR 1,60,000* per month.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Vindhya Vishaka Medapati is an Indian television anchor, sports presenter, and video jockey. She did her graduation from Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG Women College in Hyderabad. Later, She finished her post-graduation from Osmania University, Hyderabad. She started her career as a newsreader. In 2017, she joined Star Sports Network as a sports presenter and worked for various tournaments like Pro Kabaddi League, IPL, and ICC Cricket World.*
ANCHOR
NCS Code: NA | AMM002• You have a good command over languages — pronunciation, vocabulary and voice modulation
• You like working independently
• You are comfortable communicating With Others
• You like to learn about other cultures
1. Cornplete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelo€s degree (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication/Languages
OR
Complete Bachelods degree, followed by Masters (MA) in Journalism and Mass Communication
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree. followed by Diploma in Public Speaking
Please Check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Journalism md Mass Communication
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
2, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
3. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
5. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
6. Farook College, Kozhikode, Kerala
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
8. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
2. Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune, Maharashtra
3. Department of Media Studies, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka
4. Times School of Journalism, New Delhi
5. Manipal Institute of Communications, Manipal, Karnataka
6. Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7. Pearl Academy, New Delhi
8. NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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 approx. course fee ranges between INR 14,000 - 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: National and Regional news, Sports, Music and other entertainment channels on TV, Radio, Social media and other live programs or events.
Work Environment: You have to work in a studio setting but often travel to different locations to host programs It entails unconventional working hours
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Full-time Anchor → Producer/Managerial Role
The approx. salary of a News Anchor as a fresher ranges between INR 16,400 — 30,000* per month
The approx. salary of an Anchor with experience ranges between INR 1,60,000* per month.
Source: https://bit.ly/3hG22ax
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Vindhya Vishaka Medapati is an Indian television anchor, sports presenter, and video jockey. She did her graduation from Kasturba Gandhi Degree & PG Women College in Hyderabad. Later, She finished her post-graduation from Osmania University, Hyderabad. She started her career as a newsreader. In 2017, she joined Star Sports Network as a sports presenter and worked for various tournaments like Pro Kabaddi League, IPL, and ICC Cricket World.*
Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2021/oct/24/queens-of-commentary-thesewomen-add-new-flavour-to-cricket-via-regional-languages-during-t20-wc-2374121.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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