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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Book Publishing Editor

Acquires manuscripts, develops author book projects, and performs structural, copy, and line editing.

Education: Undergraduate / Postgraduate in English, Literature, Journalism, or Humanities
Indicative Scale: ₹4.0 - ₹12.5 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Content Strategist & Writer

Plans, creates, and governs engaging content across digital platforms to educate audiences and build brand trust.

Education: Undergraduate (Any Stream)
Indicative Scale: ₹4 - ₹11 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Copywriter & Advertising Specialist

Crafts memorable advertising taglines, commercial scripts, and persuasive marketing copy that moves consumers to action.

Education: Undergraduate (Any Stream + Creative Portfolio)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹15 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategist

Drives customer acquisition, brand awareness, and revenue growth across digital search, social, and programmatic advertising channels.

Education: Undergraduate (Any Stream)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹15 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Documentary Photojournalist

Tells visual stories through powerful photographs capturing breaking news, social conflicts, and human culture.

Education: Undergraduate (B.A. / B.Sc in Photography / Journalism / Mass Communication or Portfolio-based Entry)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.0 - ₹12.0 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Investigative Journalist & Reporter

Investigates, researches, and reports news stories, holding public and corporate institutions accountable.

Education: Undergraduate (BJMC / B.A. Journalism / English / Any Stream)
Indicative Scale: ₹4 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
News Anchor & Broadcast Journalist

Presents breaking news live on television and digital video channels, moderates primetime debates, and interviews public figures.

Education: Undergraduate (BJMC / B.A. Mass Comm / English / Any Stream)
Indicative Scale: ₹5 - ₹18 LPA (Indicative range - star primetime anchors earn substantial remuneration)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Professional Translator & Conference Interpreter

Translates written texts and provides real-time simultaneous oral interpretation between languages.

Education: Undergraduate / Postgraduate in Foreign Languages (French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic) or Translation Studies
Indicative Scale: ₹5.0 - ₹15.0 LPA (Indicative range)
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Public Relations (PR) Specialist

Builds and protects positive public reputation, manages media communications, and directs crisis brand response.

Education: Undergraduate (BJMC / B.A. English / Mass Communication / Any Stream)
Indicative Scale: ₹4.5 - ₹14 LPA (Indicative range)
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Published Author & Novelist

Writes original fiction, non-fiction books, biographies, and essays for publication and intellectual discourse.

Education: Any Educational Background (Literature, Humanities, or Science)
Indicative Scale: ₹3.5 - ₹20.0+ LPA (Variable Royalty Structure)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Social Media Manager & Growth Specialist

Builds and engages brand communities across Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X through creative viral content.

Education: Undergraduate (Any Stream)
Indicative Scale: ₹3.8 - ₹11 LPA (Indicative range)
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Media, Journalism & Digital Marketing
Television Broadcast News Anchor

Presents prime-time news broadcasts, moderates high-stakes debates, and conducts live investigative interviews.

Education: Undergraduate (BJMC - Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication - 3 Years / B.A. Mass Media)
Indicative Scale: ₹5.0 - ₹20.0+ LPA (Indicative range)
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Video Producer & Video Editor

Directs, shoots, edits, and produces cinematic video content for OTT streaming platforms, YouTube, television, and commercials.

Education: Undergraduate (Film & TV Production / B.Sc Digital Filmmaking / Any Degree + Video Showreel)
Indicative Scale: ₹4 - ₹12 LPA (Indicative range)
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