Media & Entertainment Industry
Careers in TV, Digital Media, OTT, Advertising, Journalism & Content Production
Open Roles & Salary
Positions available and what they pay
| Role | Level | Salary (CTC) | Key Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalist / Reporter | Fresher | ₹3-6 LPA | Writing, Research, News sense, Hindi/English fluency |
| Video Editor / Producer | Fresher/1-3yr | ₹3-8 LPA | Premiere Pro, After Effects, Storytelling |
| Digital Content Manager | 2-5 years | ₹6-15 LPA | SEO, Social media, Content strategy, Analytics |
| Ad Sales Executive | 1-3 years | ₹4-10 LPA + incentives | Sales, Client relations, Media planning |
| OTT Product Manager | 3-6 years | ₹15-35 LPA | Product thinking, Data, User experience |
| Creative Director | 8+ years | ₹20-50 LPA | Brand strategy, Visual storytelling, Team leadership |
Hiring Process
What to expect in the interview
Portfolio / Writing Test
For editorial: write a news story or article on the spot. For creative: show portfolio (videos, designs, campaigns).
Domain Interview
Current affairs knowledge, media industry understanding, role-specific skills. For tech roles in OTT: coding + product sense.
Practical Assignment
Edit a video, create a social media plan, write headlines, design a campaign. 24-48 hour take-home task.
HR / Editor Round
Cultural fit, willingness to work odd hours (media is 24/7), salary discussion, joining timeline.
Career Growth Path
How your career progresses at Media
Trainee / Junior (0-2 yr)
₹3-6 LPA → Learn the craft, build portfolio
Executive / Senior (2-5 yr)
₹6-12 LPA → Specialize, own beats/projects
Manager / Editor (5-8 yr)
₹12-25 LPA → Lead teams, strategy
Director / Head (8-12 yr)
₹25-50 LPA → Department leadership
VP / Editor-in-Chief (12+ yr)
₹50 LPA - 1 Cr+ → Top editorial/business roles
How to Prepare
Resources to crack the interview
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Insider Tips
- Media pays less initially but creative satisfaction is high
- OTT platforms (Netflix, Hotstar, Jio Cinema) are the growth area — tech + content roles
- Internships are the #1 hiring pipeline in media — do 2-3 during college
- Digital media pays better than print/TV — focus on digital skills
- Freelancing in media is very viable — many journalists and editors freelance
- Network18 (Reliance), Times Group, HT Media are the biggest employers