Paper Contents
Abstract
This review focuses on journalism and mass communication students as aspiring media professionals and critically analyzes the importance of ethical behavior and soft skills in Indian media discussions and interviews. Professional etiquette, effective communication, emotional intelligence, active listening, body language, and stage management are examples of soft skills that are crucial for preserving professionalism and credibility. However, a lack of these abilities frequently compromises the decency and efficacy of discussions and interviews. Sensationalism, unbalanced reporting, a lack of privacy awareness, and conflicts of interest are examples of ethical transgressions that further undermine the credibility of the media and affect the career perspectives of future journalists.Additionally, the study highlights systemic issues in media education, such as out-of-date curricula, little exposure to real-world situations, a lack of ethical training, a lack of faculty experience, and little industry cooperation. These disparities impact audience trust, civic consciousness, and democratic debate in addition to individual competency. The review identifies the following tactics to address these problems: incorporating structured ethical training; updating curricula to incorporate contemporary tools and digital platforms; encouraging fact-checking; fostering balanced reporting; increasing practical exposure; and placing a strong emphasis on professional etiquette and ethical communication.According to the findings, media professionals must be prepared to conduct reports, interviews, and debates responsibly, preserve their reputation, and favorably contribute to educated public conversation in India by fusing technical proficiency with interpersonal and ethical maturity.
Copyright
Copyright © 2025 Rajesh Kumar. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
