An Editor is responsible for scrutinizing the written material of a book/newspaper and ensuring its best possible version. An Editor's job includes editing of Newspapers, Journals, Books, and Articles, Planning layout of publications, Writing leading articles on important subjects or events, etc.
Personal Competencies
• You have an eye for details
• You have leadership skills
• You are a careful and organised person
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any subject combination
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism/Mass Communication or any related field OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and then follow it up With a Master's degree in English/ Journalism/Mass Communication or a related
field OR
Pursue a Diploma course in Editing Entrance exams - For admission to Bachelors courses, institutions may have their own entrance exam. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) holds the biggest entrance exam all over India. Master's level entrance exams include entrance exam offered by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, GGSIPU CET Exam, Delhi University, etc
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Mass Communication/Mass media.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Badodra
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,
6. Savitribai Phule University, Pune
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad
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
6. Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai
7. Loyola College, Chennai
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000 - for UG courses, and between INR 10,000 - 500,000* for Diploma in Journalism.
*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: Newspaper groups, News agencies and News bureaus, Magazines and Journals of different languages, In-house publications of large corporate houses across India.
Work Environment: You will have a desk job and would require travelling for work. Working hours are 10 to 12 hours everyday for 6 to 7 days a week, depending upon the organization, You might also have the option of working from home. You can find part-time work and contractual jobs, and being self-employed is also an option.
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Malini Parthasarathy is the Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications (Pvt. Ltd), She is also the former Editor of The Hindu (2013-16). During her tenure as Editor, the Mumbai edition of The Hindu was launched on November 28, 2015, a maior landmark in the 140 year—history of the newspaper. She was earlier Executive Editor of the paper from 1996 to 2004. She has been a political journalist for three decades and more, writing reports and editorials on maior themes in Indian politics and on India's foreign policy, With a major focus on relations with Pakistan and Sri Lanka.*
EDITOR
NCS Code: 3521.0501 | AMM028• You have an eye for details
• You have leadership skills
• You are a careful and organised person
1. Complete 10+2 in any subject combination
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism/Mass Communication or any related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree and then follow it up With a Master's degree in English/ Journalism/Mass Communication or a related
field
OR
Pursue a Diploma course in Editing Entrance exams - For admission to Bachelors courses, institutions may have their own entrance exam. The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) holds the biggest entrance exam all over India. Master's level entrance exams include entrance exam offered by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi, GGSIPU CET Exam, Delhi University, etc
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Mass Communication/Mass media.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, New Delhi
2. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
3. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Badodra
4. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
5. Utkal University, Bhubaneswar,
6. Savitribai Phule University, Pune
7. Osmania University, Hyderabad
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
6. Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai
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 approx. course fee ranges between INR 25,000 - for UG courses, and between INR 10,000 - 500,000* for Diploma in Journalism.
*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: Newspaper groups, News agencies and News bureaus, Magazines and Journals of different languages, In-house publications of large corporate houses across India.
Work Environment: You will have a desk job and would require travelling for work. Working hours are 10 to 12 hours everyday for 6 to 7 days a week, depending upon the organization, You might also have the option of working from home. You can find part-time work and contractual jobs, and being self-employed is also an option.
Sub-Editor → Assistant Editor → Editor Chief Editor / Managing Editor → Editorial Director
The approx. salary of an Editor with experience ranges between INR 16,000- 84,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Editor/Salary
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Malini Parthasarathy is the Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications (Pvt. Ltd), She is also the former Editor of The Hindu (2013-16). During her tenure as Editor, the Mumbai edition of The Hindu was launched on November 28, 2015, a maior landmark in the 140 year—history of the newspaper. She was earlier Executive Editor of the paper from 1996 to 2004. She has been a political journalist for three decades and more, writing reports and editorials on maior themes in Indian politics and on India's foreign policy, With a major focus on relations with Pakistan and Sri Lanka.*
Source: https://www.thehinducentre.com/leadership/board-of-management/article23480778.ece
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for commercial gains
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