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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  • Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1 - Charter Communication - Columbus,OH

    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter? Apply to be...

  • MultiMedia Journalist Photographer - Nexstar Broadcasting - Columbus,OH

    Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! A friendly, affordable Midwestern city with so much to offer. Join our team at NBC4 where we put local first with strong ties to the community. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation's 14th largest city,...

  • Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1 - Spectrum - Columbus,OH

    This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter? Apply to be a...

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