Journalism is a crucial element in the social, political and cultural system of a society. To become a professional journalist, one has to have an innate hunger to search beyond what might appear on the surface, and possess the integrity to reveal the truth, besides writing clearly and comprehensively.

Journalism is a sought-after career these days, not just for its glamour but also because many find it as a vehicle for upholding the truth. Journalists are perceived as messengers of facts and opinions to the rest of the country.

“Peace is not merely the absence of crime; it is the assurance of justice in the face of oppression,” Martin Luther King, the undisputed champion of equality and freedom for all of mankind, once said. But more importantly this statement highlights the profound ideas inherent in free press and free speech.

Journalism career is often thought of as working for a newspaper, television or internet company. In most cases, this is true, but one can pursue several other options after a “normal” journalism career. These choices are now available as a result of the evolving nature of the profession.