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Updated: 21 May 2013
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Journalist, News 2013 Total Pay (?
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$20,346 - $79,125
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Salary$21,691 - $78,510  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $9,863  
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$20,346 - $79,125  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 21 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 155

Journalist, News Tasks

  • Review and edit copy.
  • Report and write stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or the internet.
  • Collect and interpret facts about news events through interviews, investigations, and observation.
  • Work with news editor and reporters to generate new content.
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Companies and Industries for Journalist, News Salaries

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Salary Range

Newspaper Publisher$20,969 - $62,018
Internet Publishing$22,916 - $59,062
Television Broadcasting$23,490 - $68,685
Newspapers, Wholesale$21,209 - $55,909
Diversified Media$22,809 - $61,793
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Key Statistics for Journalist, News Salaries and Jobs

Female
52%
female alumni
 
Male
48%
male alumni
Salary:$28,150 - $46,451 $31,429 - $61,463
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
8%
1-4 years
46%
5-9 years
18%
10-19 years
16%
20 years or more
12%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 74% dental benefits Dental: 52%
vision benefits Vision: 39% employee benefits None: 25%

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Journalist, News

Salary Range

$20,346 - $79,125
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Reporter, Newspaper
$20,338 - $56,491
Journalist
$20,232 - $65,529
News Reporter
$20,760 - $67,076
 
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Journalist, News

Salary Range

$20,346 - $79,125
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Communications Specialist
$29,293 - $68,949
Public Relations (PR) Specialist
$27,741 - $64,275
Communications Director
$35,362 - $120,580
 

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