The current expansion of the broadcasting media has opened up a number of job opportunities in various areas. Employment can be full-time, part-time, and freelance or self generated in:

· All India Radio
· Foreign radio networks-regional or local offices
· Doordarshan-for any of the five channels
· Private television networks
· Independent production companies

DIVERSIFICATION

The radio and television industry has given rise to a number of spin-offs, particularly in the area of video. Some related aspects of this field that show current and future employment potential include:

· Music-both audio and video recording
· Sound engineering-in general
· Home entertainment--in both audio and video sectors is a growing industry, and includes design, manufacture and sales of hardware as well as software like video games, compact discs, etc.
· Advertising commercials-the specialized production of which is a huge and expanding section.
· Networking-applications for which include interactive video; videotext and teleconferencing.
· Closed circuit television-security systems

FUTURE PROJECTIONS

Radio and television are predicted to be the major mass communications media of the twenty-first century. Technology in this area is developing at a phenomenal pace expanding the coverage and reach of both sections. This means that those with an interest in electronic communications and broadcasting can look forward to diverse and interesting employment opportunities in this field in the near future.

RELATED CAREERS

Advertising; film making; art and design; performing journalism; photography.