14 Careers You Can Explore After a Degree in Broadcast Journalism

1. TV News Anchor

The first broadcast journalism job that comes to mind is News Anchor. News anchors deliver news stories to a TV or internet audience. Respected anchors inspire trust with their audiences and can often hold a significant deal of influence over them. News anchors typically either work out of a studio or may travel to do on-site or live reports. They can also work erratic hours to conduct research or to be at the scene of ground-breaking events to report on them as they occur. 

2. News Writer

News writers write pertinent stories for print or broadcast. They are vital to accurately relaying information as they review investigative notes, research backstories, and separate valid facts from mere conjecture. They need to be able to turn facts and figures into news items that pique the public’s interest and spread awareness. 

3. Correspondent

Correspondents or reporters deliver and analyse newsworthy stories through different forms of media so that the public can be aware of and understand important events as they occur. Correspondents research various newsworthy topics and may also interview relevant people to prepare a detailed analysis of  issues for the public. A correspondent’s job can also involve travelling to places where the instances they are reporting on have occurred.

4. Feature Producer

Feature Producers work on studio shows or segments, assisting producers with their work. They suggest featuring content along with the storyline and supervising the scripting, shooting, and editing of these segments. This is a stepping stone to becoming a full-fledged producer.

 5. Documentary Producer

A documentary producer is vital to producing any documentary and is responsible for all aspects of making a documentary film—from conceptualization to marketing. They need to have great people skills and fund-raising skills. In many smaller productions, the documentary producer is often the director.

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6. Production Executive

Production Executives are like show managers. They are in charge of hiring, managing, and organizing production for television or film. They also need to secure the required funding for their show. They ensure the output sticks to its budget and meets or exceeds its targeted viewership. Hence, they have an essential role in the production business.

7. Video Journalist

Video journalists carry out in-depth research on a topic and need to be able to work independently with minimal supervision. They often travel to locations to interview people and report on various topics ethically and unbiasedly. They need to think on their feet while reporting live situations and conduct interviews with sensitivity to elicit the maximum amount of information from interviewees.

8. PCR Controller

Production Control Room Operators need to have sound technical knowledge of the various instruments and software used in studios. They are in charge of setting up the equipment required for broadcast over television and radio. They also regulate the audio and visuals during live broadcasts. They need to be able to react quickly and effectively during any studio emergencies.

9. Voiceover Artist

Voiceover artists need to have excellent diction and versatility in modulating their voice. Their narration is played over visuals during televised news briefs, advertisements, cartoons and video games. You can also become a voiceover artist for audiobooks which are growing in popularity.

10. Promo Producer

Promo producers create, record, and edit news items and public service announcements for television stations. They ensure that all campaigns maintain high production quality and creative standards. Promo producers must deliver innovative products that capture audience interests and effectively promote the requisite branding.

11. Copy Editor

If spellcheck is one of your best friends and you are perhaps a bit of a grammar Nazi, this role could be perfect for you! Copy editors or proofreading experts ensure that there are no errors in content in terms of grammar, punctuation and spelling. They also ensure that names and places are accurate along with any facts and statistics.

12. Content Writer

Digital marketing is booming, and consumers are becoming increasingly savvy about advertisements, websites, and social media. Content writers create the content audiences are looking for and present it attractively. They also use different social media channels to attract new clientele and to retain and engage existing ones. They work with strategists, designers, SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) managers, and branding experts to get the world talking about the latest trends. 

13. Market Researcher

Media Research Analysts gather, interpret and present detailed information available publicly via news organizations, government reports, online forms, blogs, news sites, and other sources for businesses, governments, universities, and organizations. They also work with corporate public relations departments to develop advertising and communications strategies based on public sentiment about a subject, product, or service.

14. Public Relations Officer

PR experts need to be good at keeping secrets and managing people. They use different forms of media to ensure that their clients’ reputations are maintained and key messages are conveyed accurately to media houses and the public. PR officers work with high-profile individuals, public or private entities and are often privy to classified information.

Think you are cut out for one of these careers? At Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism, our broadcast journalism degree is tailor-made to equip students with a comprehensive set of tools and skills that can help them stay current with the industry's needs. 

Crafted by industry experts, the broadcast journalism course covers:

• Basics of Journalism & Media
• News Production Process
• Reporting Skills, Techniques & News Beats
• Television Anchoring
• News Writing Techniques
• Various News Formats of Television News
• Television Feature Story Production
• Interview Techniques & Panel Discussions
• Television Studio Production & PCR Operations
• Video Editing
• Camera Operation & Multi-Camera Setup
• Voiceover Skills

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