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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  • Story Desk Editor - TEGNA - Columbus,OH

    Story Desk Editor 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. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people...

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