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Journalist / Reporter

Media

Report, investigate, and communicate stories that shape public opinion and democracy.

⏱ Total journey: ~5–6 years (Class 10 to working journalist)

Salary Range

🟢 Entry: ₹2–5 LPA (Reporter at Digital/Print Media)

🟡 Mid: ₹8–18 LPA (Senior Journalist/Editor)

🔴 Senior: ₹25L–₹1Cr+ (Editor-in-Chief, Anchors, Independent Creators)

Business Opportunity

Build a YouTube news channel, newsletter, or podcast. Top independent journalists earn ₹5L–₹50L/month from subscriptions, ads, and sponsorships.

Step-by-step roadmap

Class 10 ⏱ Till age ~16

Class 10 — Write Every Day

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Class 11–12 ⏱ 2 years

Arts / Any Stream — Class 12

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Graduation ⏱ 3 years

BA Journalism / BMM / Mass Communication

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Post-Graduation ⏱ 1–2 years (optional)

IIMC PG Diploma / Work / Digital Brand

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