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Certificate in Digital Journalist

Job Description

To train journalists in producing fast, accurate, and engaging digital content using multimedia tools and platforms.


Objective: The Certified Digital Journalist course is designed to prepare individuals for the evolving demands of journalism in the digital age by combining traditional reporting skills with modern multimedia, mobile, and online tools. The course covers digital news gathering, mobile journalism (MoJo), writing for web and social media, SEO best practices, content management systems (CMS), video and podcast production, live reporting, audience engagement, and data visualization.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Experience

Training Qualification

12th

Pursuing Continuous Schooling

1 Year

None

12th

Passed

6 Months

None

Degree

Passed

No Experience

None


Sector

Digital, Visual & Social Media

Certifying Bodies

National Education Training And Development

Type of Organisation

Board of Vocational Education

Learning Module In Job Role/Syllabus

Occupation Standards/Syllabus

NCO Code

Mandatory/ Optional

Duration

  • Module 1: Introduction to Digital Journalism

  • Module 2: Content Creation for Digital Platforms

  • Module 3: Mobile and Social Media Journalism

  • Module 4: Multimedia and Visual Storytelling

  • Module 5: Digital Tools, Analytics, and Verification

  • Module 6: Career Building and Innovation in Digital Journalism





N/A





Mandatory





3 Months


Career Opportunities

  • Digital News Reporter

  • Multimedia Journalist

  • Social Media News Editor

  • Digital Content Producer

  • Freelance Digital Journalist


Duration Hours

Theory :

MAN

Practical :

100

Employability Skills :

20

OJT (Mandatory) :

20

Specializations in Course

Certificate in Digital Journalist prepares professionals to create, publish, and manage news content across digital platforms including websites, mobile apps, and social media. The program develops skills in multimedia reporting, SEO writing, mobile journalism (MoJo), social media strategy, fact-checking, analytics, and digital newsroom workflow.

Digital journalists are highly in demand as audiences increasingly consume news through online and mobile platforms.

Industries Hiring

  • Digital News Portals

  • Online Media Houses

  • Television & Broadcast Media (Digital Divisions)

  • OTT & Streaming News Platforms

  • Corporate Media & Communication Departments

  • Government Digital Media Units

  • NGOs & Policy Research Organizations


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