Happy to initiate and invoke the DIGITAL NEWS REPORTER ACADEMY today (20th October 2023) on the Shashthi (Sixth Auspicious Navratra) – The Day of Saraswati Avahan (Ahawan).
The first day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri Puja is known as Saraswati Avahan. Avahan means invocation of Goddess Saraswati.
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना।
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥१॥
Goddess Saraswati – Maa Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and the learning. She is the part of the trinity of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati. This trinity helps Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh to create, maintain and destroy (to regenerate) the universe respectively. As per Devi Bhagwat, Goddess Saraswati is the wife of Lord Brahma. She abodes in Brahmapura, the abode of Lord Brahma. Lord Brahma who is the creator of the universe also created Goddess Saraswati. Hence She is also known as the daughter of Lord Brahma. Goddess Saraswati is also known by names such as Goddess Savitri and Goddess Gayatri.
What is Digital Journalism / Digital Reporting?
Digital Reporting or Digital Journalism, also known as netizen journalism or online journalism, is a contemporary form of journalism where editorial content is distributed via the Internet (websites, social media network and related digital platforms, as opposed to publishing via print or broadcast.
Digital News Reporters or Digital Journalists are specialist journalists who are specifically tasked with creating enhanced news content for online and social media. Day-to-day they will be researching, verifying, writing and reviewing events, news stories, and then sourcing audio and video to illustrate them.
Digital Journalism and Digital Content Creation / Reporting is the future of the media (digital and news) as it allows for a direct engagement and more interactive experience than traditional journalism. Viewers / Readers / Citizens can actively participate in the news-gathering process and offer their own perspectives on current situations and news stories.
Digital Reporters are responsible for delivering informative updates and analysis on current happening with the main goal to keep public updated. They create stories and breaking news through different channels such as radio, television, online news sites, and printed newspapers and magazines.
Why Digital News Reporter Academy?
Usually students pursue a BMC (Bachelor of Mass Communication), B.M.M. (Bachelor of Mass Media), or MAJMC (MA in Journalism and Mass Communication) to become a news reporter / journalist. The mere academic inputs, though essential, are not sufficient to give them an edge. At DNR we are experimenting a practical, applied way to gain experience and expertise of news reporting.
The on-the-Job practices (internship) and real time experiences under the guidance of real-time journalists and media experts, content writers and social leaders (change catalysts) will definitely lead to a more authentic and appropriate grooming and finishing of journalists talent and skills.
What are the advantages of digital journalism?
There are a lot of advantages of online news reporting / digital journalism and here are some of them .
- Instant & Extensive reach. When #DigitalJournalists post a piece on the online line media via internet, their work is instantly available to readers, not only in a specific location or geographic territory but all over the world.
- Cost Effective and easy availability for anytime / anywhere tasking
- Interactive Audience. Better engagement and experience with viewers, listeners and readers.
- Report News / Stories immediately. Simultaneous recording, uploading / broadcasting from ground.
- Flexible Information flow. Inter-connecting various platforms, mediums and social networked groups for effective reach and better penetration
- More Creativity! More connectivity and collaborative possibilities for better community outreach
Who should pursue Career in Digital Journalism?
Traditionally students from academic stream (Arts/Commerce/Science) can opt to pursue a course in Journalism. Most colleges/universities that offer Journalism as a course specify that candidates will be considered eligible to apply for admissions if they have cleared their 10+2 from a recognized institute with a minimum aggregate of 50%
We at Digital News Reporter Academy (DNRA) encourage everyone, with a passion to write, speak, review, analyze, act for benefit of others, for common good, should take the step forward and learn the Tips and Tricks of the Digital Journalism domain.
Studying (learning and practicing) digital journalism can help individuals develop skills such as writing, editing, research, and communication, which are valuable in many different careers. In addition, digital journalism often involves working with emerging and trending technology and social media networks, which can help individuals develop important 21st century technical skills.
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