Scope of Investigative Journalism

Investigative Journalism is a form of journalism in which reporters go in-depth to investigate a single story that may uncover corruption, review government policies or of corporate houses, or draw attention to social, economic, political or cultural trends.

An investigative journalist, or team of journalists, may spend months or years researching a single topic. Unlike conventional reporting, where reporters rely on materials supplied by the government, NGOs and other agencies, investigative reporting depends on material gathered through the reporter’s own initiative. The practice aims at exposing public matters that are otherwise concealed, either deliberately or accidentaly.

However, an investigative reporter is expected to dig deeper beyond the facts stated in the hard news. An investigative journalist sees himself as the conscience of society pursuing corruption in high places without fear or favor. 

The best kind of investigative reporting is that which keeps the public interest in mind. It may highlight an injustice, expose corrupt practices or unmask dishonest politicians and bureaucrats. Experience has been that unless an investigative reporter or a crusading reporter gets the support of the then judiciary, the executive or the legislature, he cannot bring his reports to a logical end.

A career in Investigative Journalism

When it comes to career then you have to first take the bachelor degree in mass communication or journalism. In this field you really need to learn the basics first so as to understand the importance of jobs of investigative journalists. In this case you can definitely take the help of Google and search for Undergraduate courses in mass communication in Delhi. This will help you in choosing the best option about the institute or college you should go for. And if you are already a Graduate then you need to take master degree in communication for advance learning. For this you can search on internet. Just go for the link Top Best Mass media institutes in Delhi or Mass Communication institutes in Delhi. With the help this you will be able to find best institute for you.

Even there are options for diploma course. If you want to go for those you can definitely search for such institutes, which provides such courses. There are some institutes available out there which are called Best institute of mass communication in Delhi. You only need to research for them properly.

By-Sonam

IAAN