Community Journalist
Gathers local stories at ground level and feeds them to the newsroom as video, pictures or narrative.
Overview
A Community Journalist gathers stories at the ground level in the form of videos/pictures/narratives and so on. A Community Journalist helps the correspondent and editorial team in the newsroom by circulating or providing local news on different subjects important to a local community.
Where they work
- News channels
- Print media
- Electronic media
- Advertising digital media (mobile, internet) and so on
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to pay attention to details while working
- You are comfortable communicating with others
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
- You are comfortable working with a team
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (BA/BJMC/BMM) in Communication & Journalism/Mass Media/Journalism/Journalism and Mass Communication
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MA/MJMC/MMM).
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The card prints one unlabelled institute list rather than a government/private split. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University, New Delhi
- The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat
- University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1News Intern
- 2Community Journalist
Related careers to explore
Journalist
Assesses, gathers and presents news about real events from a fair and unbiased perspective.
Photojournalist
Captures powerful images to tell news stories and document events as visual narratives.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Languages.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to creating.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Basanti Soren — Comes from a mining, industrial and cultural hub in Jharkhand. Her district holds a strong position on the mineral map of the country which creates some fundamental problems for the locals. Basanti's village, Lopongtandi in Ramgarh district is only a kilometre away from the East Parej Coal mine. For years she has witnessed how the mining has left the landscape scarred and ravaged. She has been associated with the Jungle Bachao Andolan, a movement to conserve the remaining forests of the area. Through this she got a platform to raise her voice and work on issues close to her heart. As a video activist and Community Correspondent, Basanti is trying to highlight the prevalent issues of her community.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 1, printed page 87 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Journalist/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.