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Learn reporting, writing, interviewing, video production, editing, digital publishing,
media ethics, and real-world storytelling through a practical full-time diploma program.
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6-Month Full-Time Diploma
Practical Journalism Training
Field Reporting
Video Production
Portfolio Projects
Chennai-Based Program
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Course NameDiploma in Applied Journalism for Digital Media
Duration6 Months
ModeFull-Time
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
EligibilityGraduates / Aspiring Media Professionals
Focus AreasReporting · Writing · Video · Editing · Digital Media · Ethics
ApplicationApply Online / WhatsApp Enquiry
Course Fee
₹75,000
₹60,000
⚡ 20% Early Bird — First 20 Seats Only
This program is built for people who are serious about media, storytelling, and public impact.
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Graduates who want to enter journalism, digital media, or content creation professionally.
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Students interested in reporting, anchoring, writing, or video journalism.
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Creators who want serious journalism and storytelling skills behind their content.
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Backgrounds in English, VisComm, Pol. Science, Sociology, History, B.Com, BBA, or Mass Comm.
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People interested in public issues, society, politics, media, and communication.
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Working professionals who want to shift into media, communications, or digital journalism.
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13 core skill areas — practical, hands-on, and industry-relevant.
📰News Reporting
✍️News Writing
🎙️Interviewing Skills
🎬Video Production
🎧Sound Recording
✂️Video Editing
📖Digital Storytelling
📲Social Media Publishing
⚖️Media Law & Ethics
🏛️Political & Social Understanding
🎞️Documentary Practice
📊Media Analytics
📱Mobile Journalism
By the end of the program, you will have a real, shareable media portfolio — not just a certificate.
Reported, written, and published news stories on real public issues.
Conducted and edited interview pieces with real people and community figures.
Shot and edited 2-minute video journalism pieces on local stories.
An end-to-end short documentary produced during the program.
A complete journalism campaign published across digital platforms.
A long-form feature story reported from the field and published digitally.
An online showcase of your best journalism work for employers.
This is not a classroom-only course. You will go into the field, talk to real people, and tell real stories — in Chennai.
Go beyond the classroom to report on real community and public issues.
Practice interviewing community members, leaders, and professionals.
Cover civic, social, environmental, and political stories in Chennai.
Daily writing exercises modelled on real newsroom workflows.
Hands-on training with cameras, sound equipment, and editing tools.
Develop and produce a mini-documentary from concept to publication.
Local stories set in real neighbourhoods, institutions, and communities.
Plan, create, and publish journalism content on digital platforms.
Journalism today is multi-platform. You will graduate ready to work across cameras, audio, editing, and digital publishing.
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DSLR, mirrorless, and smartphone-based video journalism tools.
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Lavalier mics, handheld recorders, and field audio techniques.
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Non-linear editing software for cutting, transitions, and colour.
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Publishing and distribution across Instagram, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn.
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Online verification, source checking, and digital investigative tools.
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Understanding audience data and content performance metrics.
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Editorial calendars, story planning, and newsroom-style workflows.
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CMS platforms, digital story formats, and web publishing basics.
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Learn from practitioners with real-world experience in journalism, digital media, and public communication.
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Journalism & Reporting
Experienced journalist with background in print and digital media. Specialises in investigative reporting and public-interest journalism.
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Video Production & Editing
Filmmaker and video journalist with experience in documentary production, news video, and mobile journalism.
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Digital Media & Social Publishing
Digital media professional specialising in social journalism, content strategy, and analytics-driven storytelling.
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Media Law, Ethics & Politics
Academic and practitioner working at the intersection of media law, press freedom, and socio-political journalism.
Full faculty profiles including names, bios, and professional links will be updated shortly. Contact us to learn more about the teaching team.
A CJDM diploma opens doors across journalism, digital media, content, communications, and beyond.
Digital Journalist
Reporter
Video Journalist
Content Writer
News Researcher
Social Media Producer
Documentary Assistant
Media Analyst
Communications Associate
Podcast Producer
YouTube News Creator
NGO / Policy Communications
Most journalism courses teach you what journalism is. CJDM trains you to actually do it.
| Regular Journalism Courses | CJDM |
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| Mostly theory-based learning | Practical newsroom-style learning from day one |
| Focus mainly on writing | Reporting + video + editing + digital publishing — all in one |
| Generic media training | Journalism connected with society, politics, ethics, and public interest |
| Certificate-focused | Portfolio and skill-focused — you graduate with real work |
| Classroom-only learning | Field reporting and real-world storytelling in Chennai |
| Traditional media focus | Digital-first journalism and multi-platform content creation |
Hear from faculty, workshop participants, and early program members.
The integration of field reporting, ethics, and digital storytelling makes CJDM genuinely different from anything else available in Chennai. Students leave not just with skills — but with stories they actually told.
Faculty, CJDM
Journalism & Reporting Mentor
I attended the orientation and was surprised by how practical and real the curriculum is. It’s not just media theory — it’s about going out and doing journalism that matters.
Orientation Participant
Mass Communication Graduate
Rockpillar’s approach to journalism education is rooted in public interest. CJDM teaches students that journalism is a responsibility — and trains them to carry it well.
Rockpillar Leadership
CJDM Program Director
A simple, 5-step process — from enquiry to enrolment.
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Share your basic details and interest in the course.
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Talk to our team about the program, schedule, and fit.
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Complete the formal application with your statement of purpose.
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Short conversation with our admissions team about your goals.
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Complete enrolment and join the next batch.
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Who can apply for this course?Any graduate or aspiring media professional can apply. Students from English, Visual Communication, Political Science, Sociology, History, B.Com, BBA, Mass Communication, and any other undergraduate background are welcome.
Is this course suitable for beginners?Yes. The program is designed for beginners with a strong interest in journalism and storytelling. No prior media experience is required — just curiosity, commitment, and a desire to tell stories that matter.
What is the duration of the program?The Diploma in Applied Journalism for Digital Media is a 6-month full-time program.
Is it full-time or part-time?This is a full-time program. Students attend in-person sessions at our Chennai campus and go on field reporting assignments as part of the curriculum.
What will I learn?You will learn news reporting, news writing, interviewing, video production, sound recording, video editing, digital storytelling, social media publishing, media law and ethics, political and social understanding, documentary practice, media analytics, and mobile journalism.
Will I learn video editing?Yes. Video editing is a core part of the curriculum. You will learn non-linear editing techniques and produce edited video reports and documentary-style projects.
Will I do field reporting?Absolutely. Field reporting is central to the program. You will cover stories, conduct interviews, and report on public issues in Chennai as part of your coursework.
Will I build a portfolio?Yes. By the time you graduate, you will have a portfolio of real journalism work including news reports, interview stories, video reports, a documentary-style project, a social media campaign, feature articles, and a final digital portfolio.
What career options are available after this program?Graduates can explore roles including Digital Journalist, Reporter, Video Journalist, Content Writer, Social Media Producer, Documentary Assistant, Media Analyst, Communications Associate, Podcast Producer, YouTube News Creator, and NGO/Policy Communications roles.
Is there internship or placement support?The program connects students with media collaborations and industry exposure. Please speak to our admissions team for current placement and internship support details.
What is the fee?The course fee is ₹75,000 for the full 6-month program. We are currently offering an Early Bird discount of 20% — bringing the fee down to ₹60,000 — for the first 20 students who confirm their admission. Contact us on WhatsApp to check if early bird seats are still available.
When does the next batch start?Please contact us to find out about upcoming batch dates. We recommend applying early as batch seats are limited.
How do I apply?Fill in the online application form linked on this page, or reach out to us on WhatsApp. Our admissions team will guide you through the next steps.
Can I attend a free orientation first?Yes! We strongly encourage it. Register for our free orientation session — Careers in Journalism and Digital Media — to get a full picture of the program before applying.
CJDM is a 6-month practical digital journalism program where you learn to report, write, shoot, edit, publish, and understand society — through real-world media projects in Chennai.