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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    Editorial Internship - Columbus Content Studio The Great Lakes Content Studio team is currently seeking editorial interns. The ideal candidate is entering his/her junior or senior year and is a journalism, communications or English...

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    Story Desk Editor WBNS 10TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, is transforming the way we gather and present news, and we're looking for a Story Desk Editor to embrace our transition to the newsroom of the future. This...

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