Journalist Salary in Oakland, California

Journalist Salary in Oakland, CA

How much does a Journalist make in Oakland, CA? The average Journalist salary in Oakland, CA is $69,921 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $63,167 and $80,836. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Journalist Salary $57,018 Oakland,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Journalist Salary $63,167 Oakland,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Journalist Salary $69,921 Oakland,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Journalist Salary $80,836 Oakland,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Journalist Salary $90,774 Oakland,CA April 24, 2024
25% $63,167 10% $57,018 90% $90,774 75% $80,836 $69,921 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A.N. Publishing - Los Angeles, CA

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Imagicomm Communications LLC - Eureka, CA

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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)

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  • A.N. Publishing - Los Angeles, CA
    Company Description. A Hot Set. covers the news and stories across the global entertainment industry with an eye trained toward people of color. Through in...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Imagicomm Communications LLC - Eureka, CA
    Job Type. Full-time. Description. Eureka MMJ Posting - Full Time. Multimedia Journalist. Are you ready to start your reporting career in the beautiful Nort...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Univision Communications, Inc. - Sacramento, CA
    The. News. Department at. TelevisaUnivision. is looking for a. Multimedia Journalist. to join our team. The successful candidate should be proud of the com...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Imagicomm Communications LLC - Eureka, CA
    Job Type. Full-time. Description. Eureka MMJ Posting - Full Time. Multimedia Journalist. Are you ready to start your reporting career in the beautiful Nort...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group - Redding, CA
    KRCR is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our award-winning team in beautiful Chico/Redding, California. Don't let our market size fool you...
    - 4 Days Ago
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About Oakland, California    Oakland is in the eastern region of the San Francisco Bay. In 1991 the City Hall tower was at 37°48′19″N 122°16′21″W / 37.805302°N 122.272539°W / 3....More

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