Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Shapes Industry-Ready Journalists

Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (AIMC) takes pride in nurturing journalists who are well-prepared to meet the dynamic demands of the media industry. I am Siddhant Jha and I am currently working as an Assistant Producer at NewsX World.

Reflecting on my journey, I credit AIMC for playing a deeply influential role in shaping my professional path. From the very outset, the institute’s orientation programme provided me with clarity about the journalism industry and reinforced the confidence in choosing this career. The learning experience extended far beyond traditional classrooms, with real-world newsroom simulations, hands-on reporting assignments, and continuous feedback from experienced faculty members making the process both practical and purposeful.

The institute’s interactive teaching approach encouraged open dialogue, critical thinking, and learning through real-life experiences shared by faculty. I would further like to highlight the role of my batchmates, whose diverse perspectives, collaboration, and mutual support made this academic journey enriching and memorable.

AIMC instilled essential newsroom skills such as meeting tight deadlines, adapting to a
fast-paced work environment, and staying composed under pressure—competencies I actively apply in my current professional role. The institute goes beyond in preparing students for placements, equipping them instead for the real challenges of working in a newsroom.

My time at AIMC played a deeply important role in shaping my professional journey. From the very beginning, the orientation programme helped set the tone, giving me clarity about the industry and confidence in my choice to pursue journalism. Beyond classroom learning, the real-world newsroom simulations, hands-on reporting assignments, and constant feedback from experienced faculty made learning both practical and purposeful.

The interactive nature of the classes encouraged open discussions, critical thinking, and learning from real experiences shared by the faculty. Equally important were my batchmates, whose diverse perspectives, collaboration, and constant support made the journey enriching and memorable.

AIMC taught us to meet deadlines, adapt to the fast-paced nature of the industry, and stay grounded under pressure, skills that I actively use in my current role as an Assistant Producer at NewsX World. The institute didn’t just prepare me for placements; it prepared me for the realities of working in a newsroom.”