Occupation: Journalism - Communications

Who is a journalist?Journalists are professionals who specialize in reporting news. They seek out, verify, evaluate, and provide the fastest possible information about all breaking events to the public.The main tasks of a journalist:

• News gathering: research, interviews, photography, videography.
• News article creation: Organizing data into a complete piece of work.
• Editorial: Submitted works will be reviewed, edited, supplemented (or discarded altogether!).
• Content organization: All approved works will be arranged into a cohesive whole, then formatted, printed, or included in the broadcast schedule.
• Distribution: Newspapers and magazines are delivered to consumers, while television and radio programs are broadcast.

What qualities are needed for a journalist?

• Honest;
• Active;
• Enjoys writing and has a knack for organizing information;
• Paying attention to political and social life;
• Be persistent and don't get discouraged when facing difficulties;
• Possessing pure and unwavering political qualities.

Career prospects in journalism:You can become a reporter or editor working at print and online newspapers, television stations, and radio stations. Currently, there are approximately 700 print newspapers and magazines nationwide, along with hundreds of radio and television stations from the central to local levels.

What is PR?Public relations (PR) involves two-way communication between an organization and its public, aiming to create public understanding and support for that organization. Simply put, if advertising boasts, "I'm great," then PR makes people say, "You're great." The main tasks of a PR professional are:

• Planning: Public relations is always associated with carefully planned promotional campaigns.
• Drafting and editing: The PR profession requires a lot of writing, such as writing press releases, reports, newsletters, etc.
• Media relations: PR professionals need to work extensively with journalists to continuously provide information about their organization.
• Event organization: For your company or for partners.
• Research and evaluation: All of the above activities can only be carried out after thorough research and a comprehensive evaluation of the experience gained.

What qualities are needed for a PR career?

• Excellent communication skills (both spoken and written).
• Organizational capacity.
• Know how to take care of your appearance.
• Proficient in foreign languages ​​and computer skills.

Career prospects in PRThe PR profession offers great job opportunities. You can become an in-house PR employee for any agency or organization looking to build its brand. You can also work for media companies specializing in PR consulting and event organization services. Currently, the number of media companies in Vietnam is rapidly increasing, offering a wide range of services, and the demand for PR professionals is high.