NIMCJ Brochure 2019

1. Experience the Real

4. Courses Offered Designations Advertising Client Servicing Graphic Designer Account Executive Visualizer Account Manager Media Planner Copy Writer Advertising Consultant Print Media Reporter Editor Translator Sub editor Content Writer Graphic Designer News Photographer PGDMCJ (Post Graduation Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism) Public Relations PRO PR Executive PR Manager Communication Manager Copy Writer Graphic Designer Client Servicing Account Manager Media Planner PR Consultant Lobbyist Media Manager BJMC Eligibility: Graduation (Any stream) Duration: 2 years Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication) Digital Media Content Writer Graphic Designer Content Manager Blogger Digital and Social Media Strategist Visualizer Video Editor SEO Manager Content Developer Account Manager Client Servicing Online PR Manager Eligibility: 10+2 (Any stream) Duration: 3 years Time: 12:30 to 4:30 pm (Recognized by Gujarat University) Electronic media News anchor Reporter Copy writer Graphic designer Video editor Photographer Videographer Script writer Sound Designer Voice Over artist Radio Jockey Light Designer Program Producer Director (Affiliated to Gujarat University) Corporate Communication Corporate Communication Executive CC Manager CC Director Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Public Affairs Officer Chief Communication Officer Group Head – Communications Corporate Communication Consultant SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED o Print Media o Digital Media o Advertising o Public Relations o Short Film Making o Electronic Media o Radio Journalism o Photo Journalism o Corporate Communications o Documentary Film Making

5. EDUCATIONAL TOURS AMENITIES TO SUPPORT YOUR GROWTH Media is a subject that can be excelled through practical knowledge. To gain this practical experience we take our students to outdoor visits where they witness the working of media industry and be a part of progressive learning. NIMCJ offers the students a taste of latest and futuristic technologies. We guide them, train them and help them evolve into outright professionals with our infrastructure & amenities par excellence. Visites to National Media Houses Like, - Wi-fi Campus - Ramoji Film City - Hydrabad - Fully Equiped Computer Lab - ETV News Studio - Hydrabad - Latest Studio Set-up - CNBC News Studio - Mumbai - Digital & Conventional Library - Adfactors PR - Mumbai - Radio Room - Mumbai Samachar - 3 Camera set-up - Chitralekha - Mumbai - Audio-Visual Editing Room - Prime Focus - Mumbai - E- Platform : Antah:karan - Parliament House - Delhi - The Hive Ad Agency - Delhi - Sahara News Studio - Noida -ABP News - Noida -Dainik Bhaskar Head Quarter - Bhopal

6. Look what Industry Experts want to convey... Activities at NIMCJ Shri Subhash Ghai (Film Producer and Director) I want to congratulate NIMCJ for completing 11 years successfully. This institute has a goal, an opinion and a vision for the future. They have new thoughts, a great new approach to life. They want to work for the upliftment of society with upmost honesty. New generation will be introduced to a great vision. Shri S. Gurumurthy (Editor, Tughlaq & Prominent Thinker) NIMCJ is not just another institute to provide degree. It has a goad to take mass media education to a new level. It is geared to change the scenario in the field of journalism & mass communication through rigorous training and high level intellectual inputs to its students. Shri Arnab Goswami (Editor-In-Chief, Republic News) “ In my opinion, Present day journalism doesn't require happiness or unhappiness of political parties or vested interests. What only matters is credibility we have amongst people. Social impact must be reflect- ed in your journalistic work...be absolutely fearless..... I hope and wish someday I will work with NIMCJ students. All the best......................” NIMCJ believes in giving students various platorms and inviting field experts and professionals, who guide the students and give them a reality check of the Media industry. Ms. Shefali Vaidya (Social Media Celebrity, Pune) NIMCJ is a premier media institute that aims to provide quality media education with a strong ethical base. Their 360 degree skill based approach helps the students to understand all skills needed for a successful career. NIMCJ has had a stellar placement record. I wish NIMCJ all the best.

7. Media Musings A new segment joined the showstopper of NIMCJ. subject experts, this helps directly from the expert Live Platforms for Students’ Learning Accendo was initiated in 2016. It provides recently, Media Musings is Interaction with guests and people get a better insight point of view exposure and experience of media industry and relevant field work. The work from concept creation to execution of the event is carried out by the students from NIMCJ and various Institutes. Guest speakers from different fields event. share insights and valuable knowledge in the Antahkaran is an online magazine that has been setup by NIMCJ students. It is a platform to share creativity and articles, views and reviews related to media and journalism. Movie Club As cinema is a tool of media, this club is carried out every Wednesday. Students are shown movies and is followed by an in-depth discussion from the perspective of cinema. Cinephillia Fashion industry is growing on a you with a large scale exposure large scale. To compete and know where you participate with other what the current trends are in the colleges and present your skills. competitive market, we provide 12 Through this, NIMCJ has managed to and intriguing subjects related to everything is discussed openly and give an open stage to the students common man. From problems faced boldly. Till now, we have successfully and people for discussion, debates by people to education to politics, completed 50 episodes. NIMCJ, in 2010 introduced an open speakers from various media fields have share the convergence of media domain. bolder. platform to discuss, present and share the shared their experiences and perception. With every passing year, this initiative insights of media industry. Prominent They also interact with our students and continues to grow bigger, better and

8. ADVISORY BOARD THE GUIDING FORCE We are thankful to Board of Trustees and Advisory Board members for being the real guiding force behind the decade full of success. Our success story cannot be complete without the mention of all their efforts, guidance and unwavering support through the years. Dr. Tushar Shah – He is the surgeon to perform first open heart surgery in Gujarat and removal of secondary lung cancer using 1318-mm laser in Asia. Dr. Vijay Chauthaiwale – He is the in-charge of foreign affairs cell and overseas friends of BJP, and brings in vast corporate experience. Board of Trustees Shri Kaushik Pandya – He is our IT Advisor. He is also the Founder President of ‘Federation of IT Association, Gujarat’ and provides valuable inputs for institute planning and academic schedules. Shri Pradip Jain - He is the Managing Trustee of ‘Vishwa Samwad Kendra, Gujarat’ and is a well-known name in tax consultancy and legal circles. Smt. Kalpanaben Raval – She is a practing advocate in Gujarat High Court and believes in helping the needy through social activities. Shri Haresh Thakkar – He is a Trustee in Vishwa Samwad Kendra, Gujarat, Prant sampark Pramukh – Gujarat RSS and an acclaimed businessman. Shri Sandeep Singh – He is the author of ‘Business of Freedom, an Initiative for school of Indian Management’ and brings in years of media experience. He is also our Media Advisor. Shri Ashvin Shah – He is associated with rubber business industry, publisher of ‘Vicharbhumi’, and also associated with the Vishwa Samwad Kendra, Gujarat. Shri Sunil Mehta – He is a retired professor at Sardar Patel University and coordinator of curriculum revision and development committee in GTU. Shri Ashish Desai – He is the Head of Corporate Affairs, NIRMA Ltd, and Dean of students Affairs at NIRMA University. He also serves as the Director of Ethnic Culture Enhancer Ltd. Dr. Bharat Patel – He is a distinguished member of Dental Council of India, Secretary of Kadi Sarva Vidyalaya Kelvani Mandal (Kadi), and Trustee of Panchdev Temple, Gandhinagar. Shri Devang Bhatt – He is an award winner, well known trainer of aspiring anchors and Channel head of Gujarat’s first 24x7 news channel-Gujarat News. Shri Brijesh Chinai – He is the Principal Director of BRIC Design Group, with a deep knowledge and keen interest in art and architecture. Shri Amar Trivedi – He is the Legal Advisor for NIMCJ, a reputed advocate by profession, and has been associated with Doordarshan Kendra, Ahmedabad since 25 years. Shri Hasmukh Patel – He is a first Genration entrepreneur and the Chairman of Ramdev Foods Pvt.Ltd. More than a leader, he is an institute by himself. Shri Kailash Saraf – He is a reputed businessman and the visionary owner of Saraf Dyechem Industries. Shri Abhimanyu Samrat – He is the respected aluminus of the US state Department and also a QCI (Quality Council of India) accredited manage- ment consultant.

9. Mentors Ms. Neha Ravat -Librarian Mrs. Abhinandani Tiwari -Counselor Dr. Shirish Kashikar Mrs. Ila Gohel Mr. Kaushal Upadhyay Dr.Shirish Kashikar Dr.Kashikar is the director of Our institute with an enviable experience in journalism and academics spanning over 2 decades. He has a Master’s Degree in English Literature, and topped the university For his Master’s Degree in Mass communication & Journalism. With a strong academic background and a regular participation in national and regional news channel debates on political & social topics, Dr.Kashikar is the perfect leader the institute could have asked for! regional news channel debates on politi- cal & social topics, Dr.Kashikar is the perfect leader the institute could have asked for. Dr. Shashikant Bhagat Dr. Kashikar is the director of Our institute with an enviable experience in journalism and academics spanning over 2 decades. He has a Doctorate degree in Journalism and Master’s Degree in English Literature, and topped the university For his Master’s Degree in Mass communication & Journalism. With a strong academic background and a regular participation in national and Dr. Shashikant teaches the students about the nuances of marketing communication. Doctorate Degree in Journalism and Master’s Degree Communication & Journalism, also a P.G. Diploma in Media Laws, and is the perfect blend of marketing and mass communication skills. Mrs. Ila Gohel is the Assistant Director-Admin of NIMCJ with a noteworthy experience of over 20 years in managing the academic and administrative fields. She has worked with numerous national and international NGOs and has represented them at national level seminars and conferences. Mr. Kaushal is a respected faculty of NIMCJ, who has 15 years of experi- ence in Electronic Media. He has directed over 50 documentary films and has 11 years of experience in academic. With the knowledge of film studies to photography, docu- mentary to corporate films he specialises in every aspect. Mr. Devendra Shah -Accountant He holds a in Mass Mr. Liladhar Khadake -Technical Assistant

10. Guest Mentors Visiting Mentors Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi, Film Director, TV Serial Producer, Mumbai, and Member of Central Board of Film Certification Shri Vivek Bhatt, Channel Head, Sandesh News Shree Dakshesh Pathak, Senior Journalist, Gujarat Samachar Shri Umesh Upadhyay, President and Media Director at Reliance Industries Shri Asim Kumar Mitra, Senior Journalist, Kolkata Shri Nayan Dave, Special Correspondent, The Pioneer Shri Shailesh Goyal, CEO, Simulations PR Shri Raajiv Patel, Regional Programming Director, 91.1 Radio City Ahmedabad Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Senior Journalist & Renowned Columnist, New Delhi Shri Shailendra Goraiya, Film Maker & Cinematographer Shri Sushil Pandit, Ad. Guru from New Delhi & Owner of ‘the hive’, New Delhi Shri Pranav Yagnik, Owner, Studio Even Harmony & Director, V-Sound Shri Rohit Bansal, Media Advisor to Chairman, Reliance Industries Ltd. Shri Unmesh Dixit, Vice President, West Zone, PRSI Shri Mihir Bhuta, TV serial writer, Script – Dialogue – Play writer, Mumbai & Member of Central Board of Film Certification Shri Mukesh Sharma, Freelance Cameraperson Shri Naishadh Purani, Programming Director, Jalso-Gujarati Music App Shri Vijay Shekhar, Former Resident Editor, Live India, Mumbai Shri Akshay Sethia, Director, Dezine Brainz Shri Rakesh Khar, General Manager, Network 18, Delhi Shri Avinash Parekh, Publisher, Mumbai Shri Niraj Harlalkar, Founder, Jolly Food Fellow Shri Shekhar Singh, Head - Corporate Communication, Infibeam Shri Eknath Satpurkar, Owner, Aurusha Creations, Mumbai Shri Jagdish Upasane, Former Vice Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Mass Communication, Bhopal Shri Narayan Bhatt, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Reliance Shri Ashish Acharya, Deputy News Editor, Divya Bhaskar Delhi Shri Bhavesh Upadhyay, Founder & MD, Enterprising Indian Shri K G Suresh, Former Director General, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dr. Brajesh Kumar Singh, Group Consulting Editor, Network18 Group, New Delhi Shri Jaydip Parikh, CEO, Tejsol Pro

11. Our Training & Placement Associates Maitri Vora TRIUS Creative Solutions Shruti Sreeraman BTS Communications Shraddha Shah Network 18, Mumbai Bijal Thakkar Bizare Communications Ayushi Selani Colors, Network18 Gopal Dharecha Image Box Films Kinjari Brahmbhatt Radio Mirchi, Rajkot Jalpa Chudgar ABP Asmita, Ahmedabad Shweta Thawani Adfactors PR, Mumbai Matik Menon Prarambh Public Relations Mohit Padhiar Communication Bulls Brendan Dabhi Ahmedabad Mirror Abhirup Basu Delta Crest Media Dhruvish Shah TV9 Gujarati Krutarth Dalal Zee Hindustan Noida Ishita Parasrampuria Blow Horn Media Bhavini Dabgar News18 Gujarati Dhruva Jetly Mid Day Newspaper, Mumbai Shyam Maheta India News Bhavesh Kodvani Khushi Advertising Devanshi Joshi Sandesh News Vishal Sanghvi Mohmetry Shobha Tiwari Fiction Films Sakshi Sharma Zee News Group Henil Gandhi Ame to Aava j Chhiye

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