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PRINT JOURNALISM
NEWS PAPER work consists of two basic areas viz.
Field and Desk. Each field worker has got his own duty like coverage
of political issues, law and order, sports, education, local issues
and other topics.
Desk workers work in the offices,
their Job Description is given Below:
EDITORS
plan the contents of publication and supervise its preparation.
REPORTES
AND CORRESPONDENTS prepare news story about the events
related to local, state, national and international. The reporters
known as CORROSPONDENTS are based at different cities
and countries to cover the events and happenings of the specific areas.
SUB-EDITORS go through the contents and news items
submitted by the reporters and finalize the material for publishing.
FREELANCE
JOURNALISTS are paid for the specific news story or article
provided by them.
COLUMNISTS
read the reader’s queries in specific column subjects viz. humor,
snippets, diary, politics, religion, sports, personalities etc and
also manage to respond to the reader's queries.
COMMENTATORS
are the experts of their respective fields, who are often asked to
express their expert views on various issues.
MAGAZINES JOURNALISM is a periodical publication,
MAINLY IN TWO AREAS – Consumer area and Business area. Magazines
are published regularly may be weekly, fortnightly, monthly, bio-monthly,
half yearly or annually. Monthly and weekly magazines have to be very
alert and quick in work. The work force in the Magazine publication
and their duties are almost similar as that of News Paper publishing.
WEB JOURNALISM is the perfect
mix of communication, broadcasting and information technology services.
It is growing as one of the largest revenue generating and employment
providing industry. Below is the Job Description of various positions
in Web Journalism:
CARTOGRAPHERS specialized
artists in making maps and graphs for data illustration and charts.
PHOTO JOURNALISTS tell
the story through the pictures. Its a blend of Photography, Creative
Writing, and creativity that can make you a very good Photo Journalist.
ELECTRONIC JOURNALISM
TELEVISION industry is divided into three main areas,
reporting, anchoring and production. The production team consists
of:
PRODUCERS play the Key Role in Programmes from conceptualizing
the idea to final making of the Programme.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS assist the producers in all
major works. Generally these are the people who actually work most,
and assist the Producers.
REASEARCHERS make the programme more effective, authentic
and informative. They use various methods to contribute their ideas
regarding topic of Programme.
FLOOR MANAGERS liaison between the director and all
those on the studio floor. The floor manager can be assistant director
also.
SET DESIGNERS design and do related work for sets
where programmes are shot.
COSTUME DESIGNERS make costumes of various artists
as per the requirement of Programme scene.
BEAUTICIANS are an integral part of the Production
system. They are to apply the make up matching as per the requirement
of character and to make the artist look best on screen technically.
CAMERA TEAM consists of various camera men, placed
in different directions of the sets. This is quite innovative field
and requires creativity and good rapport with the director.
SOUND TECHNICIANS record the dialogues, sound effects
and music in the programmes.
TRANSMISSION EXECUTIVES monitor the transmission
of programmes, its best audio and video results.
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RADIO:
Many of the jobs in television industry are common with Radio industry.
Some Opportunities in Radio Industry are:
ANNOUNCERS AND NEWS CASTERS in radio and television
broadcasting are the most familiar. They are experts in particular
subjects like politics, sports, weather etc.
DISC JOCKEY AND VIDEO JOCKEY are
experts in mixing the right music as per the occasions. They are in
great demand.
RADIO JOCKEY are those announcers who interact with
audience and make the radio broadcast very lively. Click Here to Read More about Radio Jockeys...
FILM MAKING:
Pre production, production and post production. These professions
demand patience and commitment, because they must wait for parts or
filming schedules, work long hours, and a lot of travel.
FILM PRODUCERS controls the organization
and finances of the film and is the ultimate authority in the film.
PRODUCTION MANAGER is responsible for the overall
organization of the film and works as per the guidelines of the Producer.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS assist in administration needed
for a film such as booking hotels, air tickets, arranging time schedules,
shipment of equipments etc.
RESEARCHERS play their role in production of documentaries.
They search film archives for material to be used.
DIRECTORS interpret plays or scripts. They also hold
audition and select cast and conduct rehearsals. They use their best
ability of acting, voice and body movements.
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS assist their Directors in different
areas. There can be more than one assistant director in a film. They
also coordinate between the cast and crew on the sets.
LIGHTING / CAMERAMAN the cameraman handles the camera
and manages the physical details of each short. Lighting man works
in coordination with cameraman and assistant directors.
SOUND PROFESSIONALS work on location and in studios.
SOUND MIXER is responsible for recording the sound
on location and balancing the levels to make sure they are in perspective.
BOOM HANDLERS control the microphones which are hung
out of view of the camera. The position of microphones is determined
by the mixer or recordist.
DUBBING MIXER: At post production stage in a sound
studio, the dubbing mixture supervises the recording of additional
sound, including music and some sound effects.
EDITORS work during post production mainly. The editor’s
job is to position the shot, choosing the best angles and frames,
after the film is shot.
ACTORS portray the character and communicate with
the audience on behalf of the writer, guided by the director.
DANCERS: dancing is one of the important career in
the film and television industry. They can specialize as CHOREOGRAPHERS,
DANCE TEACHERS, DANCE CRITICS AND DANCE THERAPISTS.
MUSICIANS: Music is a performing art in which the
musician communicate with an audience. Besides performing, they work
as tutors, song writers and lyricists.
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