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Field Journalism and Writing × Clear all

Content Writer

Researches and writes clear, useful and original content for defined audiences, formats and organisational goals.

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting Publishers, agencies, companies, product teams, media, education and independent work. Remote possible
Skills tested Creativity Communication
Common routes Master of Arts BA Journalism / Mass Communication +1
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Content writer / editor

brands, publishers, agencies

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting
Skills tested Writing Research Editing +1
Common routes BA Journalism / Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Copywriter (advertising)

portfolio beats degree

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting News organisations and TV channels, Digital media platforms, PR and advertising agencies, Corporate communications departments
Skills tested Writing Storytelling Marketing +1
Common routes BA Journalism / Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Documentary & OTT production

project based

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting
Skills tested Research Storytelling Project Management +1
Common routes BA Journalism / Mass Communication Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
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Editor

Shapes and corrects other people's writing for accuracy, structure and house style, in publishing, journalism, academia or content teams. Judgement about what to leave alone is as important as what to change.

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting Corporate HR and communications, Coaching institutes, Government departments and civil services, Schools and colleges
Skills tested Research Editing Laboratory technique
Common routes Bachelor of Arts (BA) MA Journalism / MJMC +1
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Journalist

Researches, verifies and communicates news and public-interest information across print, broadcast and digital media.

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting Newsrooms, digital publications, television, radio, agencies and independent reporting. Remote possible
Skills tested Fact Checking Communication
Common routes BA Journalism / Mass Communication MA Journalism / MJMC +1
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Public relations & corp comms

₹5–25 LPA · underrated

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting
Skills tested Writing Communication Stakeholder management +1
Common routes BA Journalism / Mass Communication MA Journalism / MJMC
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Reporter / news anchor

₹3–15 LPA · slow ladder

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting
Skills tested Writing Research Communication +1
Common routes BA Journalism / Mass Communication MA Journalism / MJMC
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Science journalism / content

growing niche

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting
Skills tested Writing Research Storytelling +1
Common routes Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) BA Journalism / Mass Communication
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Video producer / YouTube creator

own audience, own economics

Field Journalism and Writing
Setting
Skills tested Storytelling Video editing Creativity +1
Common routes B.Sc Animation and Multimedia BA Journalism / Mass Communication
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