A Content Writer is a person who creates written material or content for different types of websites, magazines, newspapers, blogs, e-books, newsletters, social media, brochures, flyers and so on.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy creative writing
You have a creative bent of mind
You pay attention to details while working
You can follow clear instructions while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in English, Journalism
Or Mass Communication followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in English, Journalism
Or Mass Communication followed by PG Diploma course on Creative/Content Writer
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of English/Journalism and Mass Communication. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. University of Calcutta, Kolkata 2. St. Xavier’s College, Goa 3. Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi 4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi 5. Lady Shriram College, Delhi 6. Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi 7. Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, BHU, Varanasi, UP 8. Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
Private Institutes (Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. NSHM School of Media and Design 2. Institute of creative excellence 3. Garden City University, Bengaluru 4. Xavier Institute of Communications 5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun 6. RUIA College - Ramnarain Ruia College 7. Loyola College, Chennai 8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
*NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 - 4,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
•VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Advertising, Media, Entertainment, Web-Based Organizations
Entrepreneurship: You can also start your own content writing company where you will handle your clients' needs and deliver accordingly.
Work Environment: The timings are typically flexible and you would have a daily target to meet. Work from home is sometimes applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma completed her MA in Economics and then studied Mass Communication. She worked as a journalist with DNA before she became a full-time content writer. She is a curator for lifestyle and travel brands apart from being a blogger. She has worked with publishing houses, travel & hotel brands, individual authors, government agencies, start-ups, and brands. She has been awarded for her digital contribution to United Nations Volunteer projects.*
Content Writer
NCS Code: 2431.07 | MC0311. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in English, Journalism
Or Mass Communication followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in English, Journalism
Or Mass Communication followed by PG Diploma course on Creative/Content Writer
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of English/Journalism and Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. University of Calcutta, Kolkata
2. St. Xavier’s College, Goa
3. Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
4. Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
5. Lady Shriram College, Delhi
6. Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi
7. Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, BHU, Varanasi, UP
8. Film & Television Institute of India, Pune
Private Institutes
(Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. NSHM School of Media and Design
2. Institute of creative excellence
3. Garden City University, Bengaluru
4. Xavier Institute of Communications
5.Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun
6. RUIA College - Ramnarain Ruia College
7. Loyola College, Chennai
8. Sophia College for Women, Mumbai
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc20_hs06/preview
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/topic/content-writing/
*NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 - 4,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
•VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Advertising, Media, Entertainment, Web-Based Organizations
Entrepreneurship: You can also start your own content writing company where you will handle your clients' needs and deliver accordingly.
Work Environment: The timings are typically flexible and you would have a daily target to meet. Work from home is sometimes applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Trainee Writer → Junior Content Writer → Content Writer → Senior Content Writer → Content Manager
The approx. salary for a Content Writer ranges between INR 10,500 - 48,700* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Content_Writer/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Samarpita Mukherjee Sharma completed her MA in Economics and then studied Mass Communication. She worked as a journalist with DNA before she became a full-time content writer. She is a curator for lifestyle and travel brands apart from being a blogger. She has worked with publishing houses, travel & hotel brands, individual authors, government agencies, start-ups, and brands. She has been awarded for her digital contribution to United Nations Volunteer projects.*
Source: https://www.ddsreviews.in/2016/12/interview-with-samarpita-mukherjee.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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