What is the duration of the podcasting and content creation course at AAFT?

The Diploma in Podcasting & Content Creation program spans 1 year.

How do I start a career in podcasting and content creation?

AAFT's Diploma in Podcasting & Content Creation equips students with practical experience in podcast production, digital content creation, and creator branding to build industry-ready capabilities.

Is a podcasting course a good career choice in today's creator economy?

Yes. A podcasting course helps students develop communication, production, and audience-building skills valuable across media, marketing, entertainment, and entrepreneurial ventures.

How can a digital content creation course help build a personal brand?

Students learn content planning, platform optimisation, audience development, and creator economy strategies required for establishing a distinctive digital presence.

Does this programme cover YouTube content creation and video production?

Yes. The curriculum includes video production, camera techniques, studio lighting, editing workflows, and content strategy for YouTube and digital platforms.

What will I learn in a podcast production course?

Students learn research, interviewing, scripting, voice presentation, recording, editing, publishing, and distribution along with storytelling and technical production skills.

Can I pursue a content creator career without prior experience?

Yes. The programme is designed for beginners and aspiring creators and provides structured training in podcasting, content creation, and digital storytelling.

How does social media content creation differ from traditional media production?

Social media content creation focuses on audience engagement, platform-specific storytelling, short-form content, and community building.

Does the programme teach influencer marketing and creator branding?

Yes. Students explore influencer marketing, personal branding strategies, creator economy business models, audience development, and brand collaborations.

How can I become a social media influencer through professional training?

Students learn audience psychology, content strategy, platform growth techniques, community engagement, and personal branding practices.

What makes this one of the most industry-relevant content creation courses?

The programme combines practical training, creator economy insights, live projects, industry interactions, and portfolio development.

Will I create a professional portfolio during the programme?

Yes. Students create podcast episodes, video content, social media campaigns, and digital media projects that contribute to a professional portfolio.

What career opportunities are available after a Diploma in Content Creation?

Graduates can pursue careers as Podcast Producers, Content Creators, Digital Content Strategists, Social Media Managers, Community Managers, Influencer Marketing Executives, Brand Content Specialists, Multimedia Journalists, and Creator Entrepreneurs.

Why should I pursue a Diploma in Podcasting and Content Creation at AAFT?

AAFT offers industry-focused learning with practical training, expert mentorship, masterclasses, live projects, and portfolio development.

How does AAFT prepare students for the future of digital content creation?

The curriculum integrates podcasting, video production, social media content creation, mobile journalism, AI-powered creator tools, content strategy, and monetisation models.

1 Year Diploma in Podcasting and Content Creation

Dr. Syed Nawaz Ahmad

Joint Dean

Dr. Syed Nawaz Ahmad has over 19 years of experience in academia and the media industry, both nationally and internationally. .... He holds a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication from the University of Lucknow. Dr. Nawaz worked for more than five years in the UAE as a news producer and anchor at Hum FM radio and has been associated with leading Indian newspapers including Hindustan, Amar Ujala, and Rashtriya Sahara, as well as All India Radio’s popular program Yuvvani. He has contributed to research projects with the UGC and MIT Boston, created multimedia academic content, and designed specialized online course modules. A core journalism expert, he blends strong academic knowledge with practical industry experience to mentor and inspire students.

Mr. Harinder Kumar

Head of Department

Mr. Harinder Kumar brings over 23 years of professional experience in the television and media industry. A skilled video .... editor, he specializes in trimming, re-sequencing, mixing, and recording creative videos for documentaries, music videos, television shows, advertising, and more. He has worked extensively with Indian public service broadcasting channels, including DD News, DD National, and DD Bharti (Prasar Bharti), and with prominent private news channels such as National Voice, Wikileaks4India, Network 18 Group for IBN 7, and News Express—the first Indian news channel in HD format. Additionally, he has contributed to projects for Aastha TV and collaborated on a special documentary with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Mr. Kumar has been recognized multiple times for his excellence, including four Network-18 Best Editor Awards and the Media Federation of India Award in 2017.

Ms. Geeta Chaudhary

Assistant Professor

Ms. Geeta Chaudhary has over 15 years of experience in the media and communication industry. She began as an announcer with All .... India Radio and became a prominent Radio Jockey at 92.7 Big FM, hosting popular shows such as Happy Hours and Big Memsaab, and leading the evening drive-time segment across Uttar Pradesh. She has also contributed to community radio stations like Salam Namaste 90.4 and Suno Sharda. Academically, she has served as Assistant Professor at Sharda University. Ms. Chaudhary is skilled in curriculum design, practical training, and student mentorship, blending real-world industry experience with academic guidance to prepare future media professionals.

Ms. Lubna Fatima

Assistant Professor

Ms. Lubna Fatima brings over nine years of experience in the media and communication industry. She started her career with The .... Times of India as a copyeditor and later joined NDTV Good Times as an editor, contributing to shows like Band Baja Baraat. She has also worked with the Uttar Pradesh Government as a member of the Editorial Board for Uttar Pradesh Tourism and collaborated with UNICEF on annual publication editions. Ms. Fatima integrates practical media experience with academic teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship, bridging the gap between industry practices and classroom learning.

Ms. Mehak Zaidi

Assistant Professor

Ms. Mehak Zaidi is an alumna of the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Aligarh Muslim University, and is currently .... pursuing a Ph.D. in Journalism & Mass Communication at Amity University Haryana. She has 10 years of combined experience in academia and the media industry, having worked with The Hindu, served as a soft skills trainer at Delhi Public School Society, and taught at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. She is trained under the ECHO India Teacher Mentorship Program and the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Ms. Zaidi currently serves as Assistant Professor at AAFT, where she focuses on mentoring students and integrating practical industry insights into academic learning.

Anoop Ray

Assistant Professor

Anoop Ray is a photographer, visual journalist, and educator based in New Delhi. He holds a Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of .... Fine Arts and a Diploma in Photography. His work is grounded in documentary photography and photojournalism, focusing on everyday lives, long-term observation, and social realities shaped by time, memory, and place. His photographic projects are developed through sustained engagement with people and communities. His work has been exhibited widely in India and internationally, including the FotoFest Biennial, Houston; Landskrona Foto Festival, Sweden; Kolga Tbilisi Photo, Georgia; and Galerie Lichtblick, Germany. His photographs have been published in The New York Times, Aperture, Houston Chronicle, and e-flux. In 2018, he received the Career-changing Award (USD 20,000) from the Charles Jing Fellowships at FotoFest, USA. With over a decade of teaching experience, Anoop has taught photography, photojournalism, and visual storytelling at leading art, design, and journalism institutions. At the AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication, he emphasizes ethical photojournalism, rigorous visual research, and narrative clarity, preparing students to critically observe and report the world through images.