There are a good number of job roles available after MA International studies. The MA international studies students are basically hired in both government and private sectors. The present article tries to explore more job roles available for MA International Studies students.
International Broadcast Journalist
As a broadcast journalist one is responsible to find the news stories and bring them to the public quickly. They are responsible to investigate a story and broadcast it with proof.
Role of the International Broadcast Journalist
As an international broadcast journalist one is responsible to research, investigate and present news and current affairs content for television, radio, their aim is to present the information in a balanced, accurate and interesting way through news bulletins, documentaries and other factual programmes.
Responsibilities of an International Broadcast Journalist
As an international broadcast journalist one is responsible to:
- Generate ideas for stories and features and following leads from news agencies, the police, the public, press conferences and other sources
- Pitching ideas to editors and commissioners
- Researching, verifying and collating evidence and information to support a story using relevant information sources such as the internet, archives, databases, etc
- Writing scripts for bulletins, headlines and reports
- Selecting appropriate locations, pictures and sound and exercising editorial judgement on the best angle from which to approach a story
- Identifying necessary resources and deploying and managing technical crews for location shoots, including sound operators and camera crew
- Providing directional input, advising crews what to film or record
- Preparing timings for each news items and monitoring these during broadcast
- Developing and maintaining local contacts, assuming a public relations role
- Understand and comply with media law and industry codes of conduct
Earning Potential
- As an International Broadcast Journalist, the fresh MA International Studies students will be earning around 5 lakhs to 7 lakhs per annum
- The senior and experienced professionals will be earning around 7 lakhs to 9 lakhs per annum
