ABBOTTABAD: A special seminar on digital media and career opportunities for young people in the modern media industry was held at COMSATS University Abbottabad under the Metric Pakistan Seminar initiative.
Renowned journalist, media professional, and digital media entrepreneur Waqar Ali participated in the seminar as the Keynote Speaker and delivered an insightful address on “How to Start a Career in Digital Media.”
The seminar was attended by students, faculty members, media professionals, and participants from different fields.
Addressing the participants, Waqar Ali highlighted the growing opportunities available to young people in digital journalism, content creation, video production, social media, and online media. He said that the rapid transformation of the media landscape has opened new avenues for young professionals to build careers and develop their own digital platforms.
He emphasized that in today’s digital age, education should be complemented by practical digital skills. According to him, a mobile phone, camera, and internet connection can provide young people with the basic tools to create content, establish a media platform, and reach audiences worldwide.
Waqar Ali encouraged students to focus on four key principles for building a successful career in digital media: Skill, Consistency, Creativity, and Credibility. He stressed the importance of producing quality content, verifying information, maintaining professional standards, and following the principles of responsible journalism.
Speaking about the growing scope of digital journalism and content creation, he said that young people can utilize their skills not only to pursue careers in the media industry but also to create new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Waqar Ali is the Founder & CEO of Zarrar TV and Founder & CEO of Zarrar Media Academy. He also serves as a Correspondent at PTV News and President of the Union of Journalists. With more than a decade of experience in journalism and media, he has remained actively involved in journalism, digital media, content creation, and media training.
At the conclusion of the seminar, participants appreciated the session and said that such initiatives provide students and young professionals with valuable insights into the changing media landscape and emerging career opportunities in digital media.
