MBC TV Bureau Chief visits J&MC Department

Bhanja Bihar: Odisha based Odia News Channel MBC TV’s Berhampur Bureau Chief Mr. Samir Kumar Acharjya visited the P.G. Department of Journalism and Mass Communication of Berhampur University on October 11, 2017.

MBC TV's Berhampur Bureau Chief Mr. Samir Acharjya
during a photo-op with JMC students at BU

During the visit, Mr. Acharjya, who is also an alumnus of this university, had an interaction with the students of the department.

Sharing tips on good journalism, he said one, who is aspiring to be an anchor, should have practical knowledge and background information on the topic or issue he or she will be dealing with. The person must acquire A to Z knowledge on the issue, otherwise he or she may not be a good journalist or a successful anchor, he stated.

Speaking about presentation skills, Mr. Acharjya stressed on language proficiency. He insisted that pronunciation should be clear and spoken style must be emphatic.

Mr. Acharjya expressed grief over the unethical practices of journalists around the world. He opined that the news reports should be based on truth to achieve credibility of the audience.

He reiterated that media is considered the fourth pillar of democracy and journalists are equipped with the most powerful weapon of the world i.e. pen. They can fan the fire of change in the world at any time. Many journalists have already enlightened the world with their proven honesty and integrity, he exalted.

Detailing about the employability of journalism students in present scenario, Mr. Acharjya said a lot of news channels are operating in India now. Those, who are interested to pursue a career in electronic journalism, can grab the opportunity, he added. 

(A report by Bismay Pradhan and Prashanti Nahak, JMC, Semester-I, 2017)