How much does a Journalist make in Arkansas? The average Journalist salary in Arkansas is $52,209 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,166 and $60,360. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Journalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Journalist Salary $42,575 AR April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Journalist Salary $47,166 AR April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Journalist Salary $52,209 AR April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Journalist Salary $60,360 AR April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Journalist Salary $67,781 AR April 24, 2024
25% $47,166 10% $42,575 90% $67,781 75% $60,360 $52,209 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

Job Description

The Journalist researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Develops, investigates, and writes a variety of news stories. Being a Journalist organizes the facts and writes the story consistent with an agreed-upon style or standard. Determines tone and intended audience of story. In addition, Journalist validates news story leads. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Journalist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Journalist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

Job Openings for Journalist in Arkansas
  • KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist / Producer. This is a hybrid position will offer the best of being behin...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news s...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist / Producer. This is a hybrid position will offer the best of being behin...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Job Description. 40/29, in Rogers, AR is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • CNA - Up to $14.50 hrly. FT 3p-11p Excellent Benefits. Join our family as a CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant. Caring for others is hard work - Be part of ...
    - Just Posted
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

Select a city to view specific salary and bonus information for Journalist

Loading results...
Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Texarkana, AR Avg. Salary $52,104 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adona, AR Avg. Salary $52,161 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alexander, AR Avg. Salary $52,620 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alicia, AR Avg. Salary $53,307 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alix, AR Avg. Salary $49,754 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alleene, AR Avg. Salary $51,989 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alma, AR Avg. Salary $49,983 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Almyra, AR Avg. Salary $50,785 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alpena, AR Avg. Salary $51,702 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Alpine, AR Avg. Salary $51,473 Date Updated April 24, 2024

Jobs with a similar salary range to Journalist : Features Reporter, News Reporter, On Air Talent