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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  • Producer - Spectrum News 1 - Spectrum - Columbus,OH

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  • Social Media & Marketing Coordinator - Elford Asset Management - Columbus,OH

    We're seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Marketing Coordinator to help elevate our brand presence across our multi-family residential portfolio. This position is ideal for someone who loves creating engaging content,...

  • Design and Analysis Engineer (Support Equipt Design - Elect) - Boeing - Columbus,OH

    Design and Analysis Engineer (Support Equipt Design - Elect) Company: The Boeing Company Job Description The Northwest Flight Test Transport Data Systems Team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to...

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