All You Need to Know about Web Journalism ( UVAYU )

Web Journalism: A New Form of Citizenship provides a much-needed analytical account of the implications of interactive participation in the construction of media content. Although web journalism is a fast-changing technology this book will have sustained appeal to an international readership by seeking to critically assess Internet news production.

With the rise of blogging and citizen journalism, it is a commonplace to observe that interactive participatory media are transforming the relationship between the traditional professional media and their audience. A current, popular, assumption is that the traditional flow of information from media to citizen is being reformed into a democratic dialogue between members of a community. The editors and contributors analyse and debate this assumption through international case studies that include the United Kingdom and United States.

While the text has been written and designed for undergraduate and postgraduate use, Web Journalism: A New Form of Citizenship? will be of use and of interest to all those engaged in the debate over Web reporting and citizen journalism.

Get a journalism degree

All students aspiring to build a career in the field of digital journalism can start by attaining a degree in traditional journalism followed by a specialised course in online/ multimedia journalism. While a course in traditional journalism can provide with all the techniques needed to thrive in the profession, a specialisation in online journalism can hone students’ digital research skills. Furthermore, a digital journalism course can also help students in learning different online technical skills needed for presenting news online. For instance, creating a complete journalism website or gaining knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and page ranks.

Build an online portfolio
Having a portfolio in digital mode can help students highlight the best of their work in terms of writing and editing skills as well as expertise in online media. For the same, students can start creating their own blogs. A blog can cover any topic that a student likes as long as it is interesting and well-written.

Opt for internship or freelancing
For students looking forward to a career in online journalism, freelance work can be a good way to refine their writing skills. Apart from that, students can also opt for an internship with an online media organisation to gain expertise. An internship also helps students in showing relevant work experience at the time of a job interview.

Prepare for job interview

Students must note that competition for online journalism jobs in India is increasing with every passing day. Therefore, it is important to go well-prepared for an interview. For the same, candidates are recommended to research thoroughly about the company and its website.

Also, students should note that in a job interview for online journalism profile, candidates are usually tested on their communication (verbal as well as written), interviewing, digital, analytical, and editing skills. Therefore, it is important for candidates to hone their skills effectively.