The field of journalism may be really competitive, but it's also important to society. If you've been bitten by the journalism bug, then you definitely want to do your best so that you can be successful in your field. With a bit of hard work and a great attitude, you can be a good journalist.

1) Improving Your Writing Skills-

• Keep a journal or log of your activities.
• Start a blog

2) Build your grammar skills.

3) Use sample texts to help you develop new skills. 

4) Be speedy and accurate.

5) Stay up-to-date on news and events.

6) Form good relationships with others. 

7) Network with other journalists.

8) Develop confidence.

9) Conduct your own research.

10) Expand your knowledge base.

All the best.

You can go to the following link for help as well - 

http://www.journalismdegree.com/become-a-journalist/

Hello dear, 

You can become a automotive journalist in india by following the given steps: 

• Take good journalism classes. 
• Study automative news.
• Attend car shows.
• Learn what you can about engineering 
• Follow motor sports 
• Prepare to freelance
• Understand how the automotive industry works.
• Develop a thick skin
• Keep a flexible schedule
• Develop your portfolio
• Look for positions as a staff writer

I hope this will help you.

All the best for future!

Dear Prem,

In order to become a journalist you have to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism. 

After completing your degree you have to go for internship then you can start your career as journalist. 

To know in detail you can refer below link

https://media.careers360.com/articles/career-in-journalism-for-those-nose-for-news

Good Luck!!

Dear Student, 

Glad to hear that you have a passion for becoming a journalist. For becoming the same you need to purse Bachelor's of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) or B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication as your graduation. Hope this might help you. 

Hello Prithyusha! It all depends upon your capabilities and how you perform on the field as it is a creative job and not something that can be analysed that way. Earnings depend on that only. Yes, you can pursue both with this. Hope this helps.

YOU SHOULD TAKE UP A COURSE OF THE LANGUAGE YOU WANT TO CHOSE...also keep a good rapport in ooriya....f you want to be working in the media sector in Odisha, you should be proficient in Oriya/Odia language especially for print media.it would help you communicate well and write/report if you are fluent on Odia.

also, try internship in local media houses

After 12th, you can apply for the following job profiles if you love to travel but not before you get the required qualification to join your field of interest.

• You can work in the field of construction. You can locate to different places to oversee your projects.
• Destination wedding photographer
• Event coordinators are mostly needed to travel. This involves huge amount of money and enhances your creative skills.
• Cabinet crew/Air hostess are some of the professions which involve travelling.
• Tour Guides are needed everywhere. This is best for people who love to travel and explore places.
• Sales representatives are expected to move within the country or abroad for the meetings. Depending on the product type you may be expected to travel.

These are some of the professions which involve your travelling love.

Good Luck.

Hi

Some sports journalists cover one professional sports team, whereas others may produce stories on a variety of local, university and/or professional teams. Some sports journalism jobs focus on interviewing athletes, while others focus on game/tournament highlights and results. 

Some career options are, 

• Sports writers/reporters for print media (including newspapers and magazines)
• Sports editors for print media (including newspapers and magazines)
• Hosts of radio or television sports shows
• Sports announcers/commentators for radio or television
• Sports writers/reporters for television or radio broadcasts
• Producers or directors of television or radio sports shows
• Online writers/reporters for sports websites, e-magazines or e-newspapers
• Online editors for sports websites, e-magazines or e-newspapers
• Sports information specialists
• Media Representative for sports teams, associations or major venues

A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications is a related major to study and became a sports journalist. 

Career prospects of sports journalist is very attracting.

Sports journalists have the task of informing and entertaining people about all the happenings in the realm of sports. Sports journalists can inform people by writing for newspapers, magazines, and websites. Additionally, they may present sports related news on a TV channel. 

In India, most sports journalists are not very well paid. Only the top few sports journalists in the country earn considerable salaries. The highest amount of money is earned by cricket journalists.

Good Luck!!

Hi Harshdeep,

Rajdeep Sardesai (The Well Known Journalist) has answered your query, please check below:

https://twitter.com/sardesairajdeep/status/941881801378750464

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Rajdeep Sardesai Retweeted Maheshwer Peri

A good journalism degree never hurts: even better just a good solid education. But journalism's biggest degree is integrity, passion and curiosity about the world around us! Can't be taught in J school!!