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.

Salary Calculator


Entry Level Experienced

Top 3 Journalist Jobs

  • Executive Producer - Nexstar Media Group - Columbus,OH

    Executive Producer WBNS-TV C, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus is seeking an Executive Producer to oversee our talented team of producers. The perfect candidate will possess prior TV leadership experience, a commitment to...

  • General Assignment Reporter - Sinclair Broadcast Group - Columbus,OH

    General Assignment Reporter WSYX/WTTE is on the hunt for a powerhouse General Assignment Reportera relentless storyteller with the drive to inform, inspire, and elevate our community. If you're the kind of journalist who chases leads,...

  • Multiskilled Journalist - TEGNA - Columbus,OH

    Multiskilled Journalist WBNS-TV Columbus About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S.

See all Journalist jobs