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Sandeep Shetty: Good morning to all. Its a pleasure to be here with you all and answer any of your queries.
Mayur: What are the advantages of ZIMA
Sandeep Shetty: I would like to introduce ZIMA (Zee Institute of Media Arts) a leading institute in the field of Media and Entertainment providing programs for students who are looking for a career in Journalism, Film Making, Cinematography, Sound Engineering etc.
We are proud to be associated with Zee Media, one of Indias largest news networks comprising 14 channels in different regional languages.
Dipsikha kar: How can I join with zee media in journalism?
Sandeep Shetty: Zee Media is embarking on a talent hunt journey aiming to recruit future journalists and reporters across India. This program will be one of its own kind, preparing students to become multi-format, multi-lingual journalists and equipped with an understanding of new-age tools such as Artificial Intelligence, MoJo, Augmented Reality etc.
Reshma Patil : How this process will work?
Sandeep Shetty: The selection process by Zee Media includes the below process:
A Pan India national examination called the Zee Aptitude Test (ZAT)
Submission of students assignments
Interviews with Editorial and HR
Successfully complete a 9 months program with ZIMA
Last 3 months of the program will be internship with Zee Media and the students would be evaluated during the internship
After successfully completing the Internship, students will be placed in Zee Media
Shubhankar Panwar: Who can apply for journalism?
Sandeep Shetty: 1. Final Year students of Journalism, Business Studies, Engineering, Technology and other streams.
2. Graduates from any stream who have graduated in 2018 or appeared/appearing in 2019
3. For Technical positions Graphics, Video Editing software knowledge is mandatory
4. Proficiency in English, Hindi/ Regional language; both oral and written
5. Familiarity with technology, including computer, internet, mobile applications
6. Must have good knowledge of news developments in India and world
Vaibhav pandey : Sir, I'm a journalism and mass communication graduate student and needed to know that can i too apply to join zee media??
Sandeep Shetty: If you have completed your graduation in 2018 or appearing/appeared in 2019 then you are eligible to participate in the selection process
Mohammed Ithrees: When will be the ZAT is conducted?
Dipsikha kar: How can we join in this ZAT?
Sandeep Shetty: Zee Aptitude Test (ZAT) will be conducted in two phases - 14th April and 2nd June. It will be an online test feature a combination of General Knowledge MCQs and subjective essay-based questions in regional language. You can register for the test by visiting http://zimainstitute.com/zat-registration.aspx. The application fee for the test is Rs. 500/-
SANTOSH KUMAR TIWARI: What is the duration and fees too?
Reema Oberoi: What is the fee structure??
Prashant: What kind of training will be given in this 9 months program?
Mayur: Is there any zima in pune.
Vaibhav pandey : Can i know the about the journalism course at ZIMA and what are the qualifications required??
Sandeep Shetty: After successful selection of candidate, the candidate will get an conditional offer letter from Zee Media and he/she has to enrol for the 9 month Journalism program in ZIMA. The course will be conducted at ZIMA centers in Mumbai and Noida. The duration of the course is 9 months our of which the 3 months is internship with Zee Media with a stipend upto Rs. 10000/- per month. The course fee is Rs. 150,000/- plus GST and can be paid in instalments also.
Shanmathi: Good morning sir, I really know nothing about Media and its works.. But I always had a crush on it and wanted to know... How does it works!? How it organises the shows!? How do the people earn from it
Kamesh gurao: Sir i'am from nagpur(maharastra) not belonging to journalism field but want to join journalism in zee media sir please provide me some direction
Shagun babbar: Sir i have completed my gradutaion in 2018 BJMC i want to join zee media.and i have experience in radio
Vaibhav pandey : Sir, can you please tell me the procedure for joining zee media??
Sandeep Shetty: Candidate can apply for the Zee Aptitude Test which is conducted online and scheduled on 14th April and 2nd June. After they clear the ZAT, then they have to give a MoJo assignment and appear for interview with Editor of Zee Media. After successful selection, candidate has to enrol for the 9 months program in ZIMA which includes 3 months paid Internship with Zee Media. After the program, the student will start their employment with Zee Media
prajwal s bhavihal: So 2017passed out students are not eligible
Sandeep Shetty: No
Vaibhav pandey : Can i please know about the fees structure and how to pay??
Sandeep Shetty: The fee structure of the program is Rs. 150,000/- plus GST and can be paid in instalments also. Educational loan facility will also be available for the candidates.
Mohammed Ithrees: How will be the 9 months programme conducted? Is it part time or full time?
Sandeep Shetty: The program will be conducted in ZIMA Mumbai and Noida. It would be a 9 month full time program from Monday to Saturday. The training will be for 6 months and next 3 months will be Paid Internship with Zee Media
Rajesh: What all job location options are available for a candidate who gets selected with Zee?
Sandeep Shetty: Students will be placed in Zee Media across various positions in TV, Online or Print Media. The job oppurtunities are across various locations across India with more positions available for North East and South India locations.
prajwal s bhavihal: Sir i hold pg in journalism and mass communication passed out in 2017 and been free lancing from last 2years.what am i supposed to do to get into your zee
Sandeep Shetty: For this program, the eligibility criteria is Graduation Passed our in 2018 or appeared/appearing in 2019
Dipsikha kar: I am a graduate .I have completed it in 2018 .May I apply for ZAT?
Sandeep Shetty: Yes you are eligible to apply. Pls visit http://zimainstitute.com/zat-registration.aspx
Reema Oberoi: What will be the profile and work???
Sandeep Shetty: Students will be placed in Zee Media across various positions in TV, Online or Print Media and the job profile would include Reporting, Scripting, Production, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Digital Media etc.
Aniket Bagul: Sir actually I am final year student of Engineering and I have already Degree in Political Science. So How can I do career with Zee in reporting? Can I do reporting with my final year college?
Sandeep Shetty: You can apply for the same next year after your graduation exams.
Apeksha: Do you provide 100% placement opportunities?
Sandeep Shetty: Candidates will be evaluated during the program by Zee Media and feedback given for improvements. Candidates will also get an conditional offer letter before enrolling for the 9 month Journalism program in ZIMA.
Harshal: Is attending the course a mandate if you have some work exp with a media house already?
Javed Khan: Hi sir,is there opportunities for sound engineering and audio mixing in your organization?
Kamesh gurao: Sir i have gpod knowledge of news development and creative writing please help me to join zee media
Mayur : Is it possible to directly get employed in zee media with graduation
somya verma: hi sir, i am a post graduate diploma in journalism and mass communication student and needed to know how can i get a job in this industry
Rahul: I have done internship with a leading media house and want to now if that experience could help me get a better opportunity with Zee?
Shivani: Are there any opening in the marketing or brand teams?
Sandeep Shetty: You can apply on the Careers page of Zee Media if you have the relevant qualifications and experience. Pls visit http://careers.zeenews.com/
Subhashish Shukla: What would be the fee
Sandeep Shetty: The fee for the 9 month program will be Rs. 150,000/- plus GST. The fee can be paid in instalments and also educational loan facility is available. For more details pls. visit our website www.zimainstitute.com or visit our centers in Mumbai, Noida, Jaipur and Kolkata and meet our counselor.
Kajal: What will be the working hours? Is it a night shift job?
Sandeep Shetty: It would be a 9 hours job and in rotational shifts.
Kuldeep sonawane: How can i get internship?
Sandeep Shetty: The program includes 3 months paid internship with Zee Media.
Ankita: Hello sir, what kind of skills are you looking for in a Media Fresher?
Sandeep Shetty: The candidates should be proficient in English and Hindi/Regional Language - both verbal and written. They should be familiar with technology including computer, internet, mobile applications, social media interface etc. Also should be have knowledge of current affairs and news in India and global.They should have an eye for detail, inquistive and curious
Kuldeep sonawane: My qualification is B.A in politics and history from Ramnarain Raha Autonomous College
Sandeep Shetty: You can apply for the ZAT (Zee Aptitude Test) if graduated in 2018 or apepared/appearing in 2019
Abhinav : How many times a candidate is eligible to apply and pass out in ZAT by ZIMA?
Sandeep Shetty: You can apply for the ZAT if graduated in 2018 or appearing in 2019. You can apply for multiple attempts. The ZAT is scheduled on 14th April and 2nd June and the application fee is Rs. 500/-
Deep: What kind of skills do we require in such fields?
Shubhankar Panwar: What are the skills, do I need to possess for this?
Sandeep Shetty: The candidates should be proficient in English and Hindi/Regional Language - both verbal and written. They should be familiar with technology including computer, internet, mobile applications, social media interface etc. Also should be have knowledge of current affairs and news in India and global.They should have an eye for detail, inquistive and curious
Harshita: Sir I am interested to make my carrier in journalism filed but I am confused please give some advice related to this filed
Sandeep Shetty: In todays world TV Journalism has become one of the most powerful and influential medium of Mass Communication and for most of the citizens of India, local news and national TV are the primary sources for news. Mass Media includes newspaper, magazines, radio, television and the internet. These media platforms are the sources that are used to reach to a mass audience.The Web user base is growing at an incredible growth rate of 18% CAGR compared to 3% of TV.
Pankaj: Hi Sir, I am from Business analytics background, but I want to do something in Jounalism.
Sandeep Shetty: If you have the interest and passion in Journalism, then you can enroll for a program in TV Journalism and build your career. Visit www.zimainstitute.com for more details on our 1 year TV Journalism course.
Abhinav : Is there any centre of ZIMA in punjab region?
Sandeep Shetty: We have 4 centers of ZIMA - Mumbai, Noida, Jaipur and Kolkata. You can visit any of the centers for more details of the course. The 9 month program with Zee Media is available only at Mumbai and Noida
Gudigamolla Mallesh: Good Morning Sir, I am going to complete my graduation in May. How can start my career in Journalism.
Sandeep Shetty: You are eligible to apply for the Zee Aptitude Test (ZAT). Pls visit http://zimainstitute.com/zat-registration.aspx and register for the same
Mayur : How much I have to pay for this
Sandeep Shetty: The application fee for Zee Aptitude Test (ZAT) is Rs. 500/- and the fees for the 9 month program is Rs. 150,000/- plus GST
SHASHANK: what carrers and hikes a fresher can expect working in ZEE MEDIA
Sandeep Shetty: After successful selection and completing the 9 month program, the candidate will be placed in Zee Media across Pan-India locations. Hometown location preference of candidate will be considered during placement. Hence knowledge of third regional language is preferable and desirable. The candidate will get upto Rs. 10000/- as stipend during internship and salary ranging from Rs. 20000/- to Rs. 25000/- on employment with Zee Media
Aarnaa: What is the test structure? Any percentage criteria for the test?
Sandeep Shetty: The selection process by Zee Media includes the below process:
A Pan India national examination called the Zee Aptitude Test (ZAT)
Submission of students assignments
Interviews with Editorial and HR
Successfully complete a 9 months program with ZIMA
Last 3 months of the program will be internship with Zee Media and the students would be evaluated during the internship
After successfully completing the Internship, students will be placed in Zee Media
Sneha kumari: I am a student of last sem for english literature and i have lot of calibre in writing and speaking ...can i apply?
Sandeep Shetty: Yes you can apply if you are appearing for final year graduation exams in 2019
Niji: what is the carrer path for a fresher in jornalism ?
Sandeep Shetty: You can start working in reporting, content production, scripting, copy editor, digital news production, video editor, anchoring etc.
Sunny Bhaskar: What all softwares do you think will be necessary for the for the technical positons - Graphics and Video Editiing. Also are there any positions in 3d category and motion graphics using After Effects.
Sandeep Shetty: you should be have working knowledge of Graphics software like Photoshop and Premiere
Manoj: What will be the further steps after successfully completing the Journalism program in ZIMA? On what basis, a student will be evaluated if he/she doesn't have a background in Journalism?
Sandeep Shetty: During the 9 month program, the candidate will be evaluated regularly by Zee Media on their assignments and regular feedback for improvement given. The student will be evaluated through written examinations and projects. Zee Media HR team also conducts monthly feedback sharing session during their internship
Shiv Kumar Tamboli: Which Location best for Mass communication course Delhi or Mumbai
Sandeep Shetty: You can apply for any of the locations as the program will be conducted by experienced industry faculties and various sessions by professionals from Zee Media.
Swathy v: Iam 2016 passed out. And completed pg can i apply for this
Sandeep Shetty: No
Abhinav : Sir , i am appearing in Bcom graduation and will get graduated in 2020, can i apply for the journalism?
SHASHANK: Do you offfer any post graguation offer to your employees ?
Sandeep Shetty: No. You are not eligible for writing ZAT
Altamash Gazi : And I m interested in production and copy editing
Altamash Gazi : Sir have just graduated in B.M.M in journalism.and I m searching an internship.
Sandeep Shetty: If you have completed graduation in 2018 then you are eligible to apply for ZAT
brijesh: dear sir, I am a student of hindi journalism. please tell if there is opportunity for hindi journalist in the zee media house?
Sandeep Shetty: Yes
Shubhankar Panwar: Accommodation will be provided by zima
Sandeep Shetty: We can help you with getting accommodation in PG, hostels nearby to our center location.
Abhishek: Will this be a field job or an office job?
Sandeep Shetty: It will include both
Apoorv: The current openings are only for the news domain or also for the channels and their production teams?
Sandeep Shetty: Currently it is only for Zee Media
Aman: Currently the opening are only for the technical team or also for the editorial team?
Sandeep Shetty: The openings are for both editorial and technical team
Shubhankar Panwar: Is there any fees ,do we need to pay for internship and other after passing the ZAT ?
Sandeep Shetty: The fees is only for enrolling into the 9 month program which is Rs. 150,000 + GST. The student will get stipend during the 3 month internship with Zee Media
Abhinav : If we have any further query related to programme, whom we have to contact?
Sandeep Shetty: Pls. visit http://zimainstitute.com/zat-registration.aspx to apply for the ZAT. Also you can connect with any of our counselors in ZIMA Centers or visit. We have 4 centers - Mumbai, Noida, Jaipur and Kolkata
Manoj: If it will also include rotational shifts. Will it include working in different time zones?
Sandeep Shetty: Yes as per the requirement
Manoj: Hello Sir, I'm a Mechanical Engineering student in my Final year, How I can be benefited if I wish to apply?
Sandeep Shetty: If you wish to pursue a career in Journalism then you can apply for the same.
Prashant: What roles will be offered after completion of program and internship?
Sandeep Shetty: On successful completion of the program, the candidate will be on employment with Zee Media in any of the below roles-
- Reporting
- Script wriitng
- Production
- Digital news
- Copy editing
- Video Editing etc
Tejaswini Umaji Naik: Hello sir ! May i know the future prospects of this course
Sandeep Shetty: On successful completion of the program, the candidate will be on employment with Zee Media in any of the below roles-
- Reporting
- Script wriitng
- Production
- Digital news
- Copy editing
- Video Editing etc
Deep: How can a non journalism student make his/her career in the said field?
Sandeep Shetty: You can apply for the ZAT and if selected then enroll for the 9 month program which will help you to start a career in Journalism. Pls. visit http://zimainstitute.com/zat-registration.aspx for more details
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Sandeep Shetty: Thank you for the opportunity to interact with the candidates. Candidates can visit www.zimainstitute.com for more details and also interact with our center counselor. Wishing you all the very best in your career !!
