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The Institute maintains close contacts and professional relationships with a number of news organizations, academic institutions and corporations. Many of our faculty members–full-time, part-time and guest lecturers–are professionals at senior positions in several institutions. We also inform and update many journalism-related organizations in India about the activities of the Institute, and solicit their involvement.

The journalism community in India recognizes the quality of our program and the caliber of our students. In the past, practically all our graduated students have received job placements. Our graduates are now working in CNN, CNN-IBN, Times Now, Rediff, Google, Reuters, Press Association–UK, major newspapers and many other media organizations. Further, two of our graduates have received training internship with the prestigious New York Times and Scripps Howard Program in the United States.

We organize recruitment sessions on the campus for companies at the end of the academic year. All student resumes are posted on an IIJNM website and companies are notified about the availability status of all students who seek employment.

Career Placement Week at IIJNM

Nearly all the students at IIJNM have been placed. Most students have multiple offers.
Companies that came to recruit include
CNN IBN, CNBC Awaaz, CNBC TV18, Newswire 18, NewsX, Times Now, BIG FM, Deccan Chronicle, Times of India, Indian Express, Reuters, CMPt, IDG, Press Association UK, Sakaal Publications, Infomedia, DNA, Bangalore Mirror, TV9 and other consulting firms.

Salaries this year have ranged from about Rs. 2 lakh per annum to about Rs. 5 lakh per annum.

Students and recruiters have both been happy with the Placement Process.

"As always, a very useful visit," said Margaret Hicks of The Press Association, UK and India. "The students are very bright and obviously taught well," she added.

"Some students were exceptionally good in their walkthroughs and live chats," remarked Shreeti, the HR manager of TV9. "We are impressed."

Shumita Mahajan, Assistant Editor of Sakaal group of publications found the students very focused, and Nabanita Guha, Senior Manager, HR, INX News said that the students had great team spirit.

Muralidhar Swaminathan, News Director of CNBC TV 18 said that the company had a good experience. "There is a lot of enthusiasm in the batch."