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John Dayal | Journalist | Various Assignments
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What is Journalism?
There are many nuances of a Career in Journalism. One should first understand What a Career in Journalism entails before investing time and effort to figure out How to start a Career in Journalism. While anyone can have an opinion on what Journalism entails; only a real professional can really explain it.
Journalist John Dayal has 48 years & 6 months of professional experience in Journalism. Journalist John Dayal describes Journalism as:
Journalism refers to the production and distribution of reports on recent events. The word journalism applies to the occupation, using methods of gathering information and utilizing literary techniques. Various forms of journalistic mediums include: print, television, radio,Internet and in the past newsreels.
How Journalist John Dayal got into Journalism?
After my schooling from Shimla and Dehradhun, I did B.sc (Physics) from St. Stephens College Delhi University and a diploma in journalism. I started reporting in 1969 as a field Journalist and served as War Correspondent or Foreign Correspondent in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Europe. Later became editor and CEO of the Delhi Mid Day, a small afternoon newspaper, and treasurer of the Editors' Guild of India. I continue to provide commentary and analysis in print and on national TV and radio. Also headed the governing boards of several colleges of Delhi University, and have taught as a visiting teacher at several universities in north India. I am Indian human rights and political activist, a member of the National Integration Council (NIC) of India, Secretary-General of the All India Christian Council and a past president of the All India Catholic Union.
Journalist John Dayal's Talk on Journalism |
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| Starts with what is: | |
| 1) | Journalism |
| Next, it covers Education. In this Talk Education was discussed as theoretical topics needed to excel at Journalism, and not as Qualifications needed to enter Journalism. It details these topics within Education for Journalism: | |
| 2) | Languages |
| 3) | Current Affairs |
| 4) | Technical Knowledge |
| Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Sills and success in Journalism go hand in hand. One needs to get a hold of essential skills. It explains Skills needed in Journalism with these items: | |
| 5) | Expression |
| 6) | Research Methodology |
| 7) | Photo Journalism |
| 8) | Communication |
| Positives of Journalism motivate one to work hard for the same. This Talk explains these Positives of Journalism: | |
| 9) | Sense Of Satisfaction |
| 10) | Travelling |
| 11) | Dicovering Yourself |
| 12) | Networking |
| It is important that one develops a fair understanding of the Challenges of Journalism: | |
| 13) | Uncertainty |
| 14) | Time Managment |
| 15) | Understanding Technology |
| In the final section of the Talk, John Dayal talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
| 16) | Journalism |
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Links for this Talk
LifePage Career Talk on Journalism
[Career]
https://www.lifepage.in/careers/journalism-8
[Full Talk]
https://lifepage.app.link/20181007-0001
[Trailer]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6rm6uig5iY
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