Special Correspondant

Covering the World's Stories with Courage, Commitment and Compassion!

About

A Special Correspondent is a person who reports important matters to the central government. They are usually the reporters that cover news firsthand. Moreover, this career brings about plentiful responsibilities as it is not as straightforward as entertainment news. A Special Correspondent is someone who reports and simplifies in-depth information on varied matters such as government related, politics related, entertainment related or any other such field.

Furthermore, this career comes with a lot of responsibilities as one has to be accurate as well as patient. Sensitivity and Carefulness is expected from a Special Correspondent at all times. In- depth knowledge of politics and other related fields is a must to prosper. One must have writing skills in order to present news in an appealing yet truthful manner.

Eligibility

For Bachelor’s

  • Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate in any stream from a recognised board. 
  • Students must opt for a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism 

 For Masters

  • To gain job market knowledge, one can opt for a Master's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. 
  • Working with experienced journalists can help you gain great expertise in this field. 

Job Roles

The field of Special Correspondent aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, this field presents innumerable job profiles:  

  • Legal Correspondent
  • Capitol Correspondant
  • Senior Editor
  • Foreign Correspondent
  • Red Carpet Correspondent

Top Recruiters

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the Special Correspondent field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

  • Republic World
  • W.Media
  • Mid-Day
  • CryptoNewsZ
  • Revolut
  • Airr News
  • KC Media

Salary

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a Special Correspondent is very impressive only in India.

 

Level of Salary

Salary Package per Year

Starting Salary

Approx Rs 4,00,000

Mid Level Salary

Approx Rs 5,80,000 

Senior Level Salary

Approx Rs 11,40,000 

Skills

  • Good Command over English
  • In depth Knowledge of Culture, Politics and Economics
  • Writing Skills
  • Extremely Responsive
  • Great Editing Skills
  • Eye for Detail

Scope

Media has expanded greatly over the past few years from radio, television, digital to social media and as the industry is booming, so is the power of journalism. Needless to say, this industry is uprising and so are the people working in it. The possibilities in this sector are endless. Journalism has become one of the most famous career options amongst the youth.

Special Correspondents are assigned and serve just a particular purpose. Moreover, they have various options like politics, sports, crime, etcetera. As most people work in entertainment, this field is less cluttered and hence, has more work as well as growth opportunities. But, one must make no mistake while working in this field as Special Correspondents provide specialized news or information and have no space for mistakes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to Connect with Famous People All Across the Globe
  • High Paying Job
  • Lot of Traveling
  • More Exposure

Drawbacks

  • Risky Job
  • No room for Mistakes
  • Physical and Mental Burn Out
  • Long Working Hours
  • Involves Life Risk