Entry Level Salary for Journalists

The average salary for an entry level Journalist is $36,986. An experienced Journalist makes about $39,229 per year.

Journalists inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio. Find more career information.

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  • General Manager in Training - Brassica - Columbus,OH

    At Brassica, our General Managers are known as Owner Operators. Being an Owner Operator at Brassica means running your own high-performing restaurant with the independence, earning potential, and impact of a true owner. Day to...

  • Travel Echo Technician - $2,172 per week - Prime Staffing - Westerville,OH

    Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Westerville, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Echo Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: 05/31/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week...

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