Digital Journalist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Digital Journalist make in Washington, DC? The average Digital Journalist salary in Washington, DC is $67,586 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,919 and $79,876. 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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Multi-Media Journalist

Bonneville Seattle - Seattle , WA

As an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing solutions ... Journalist with strong radio news reporting skills and a digital-first mindset. This role is ...

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TheThings - Senior Journalist (Reality TV)

Valnet Freelance - Dallas , TX

The editorial team at TheThings is currently looking for a Senior Journalist. We work hard to ... At least 2-3 years of editorial experience, preferably with a digital entertainment outlet * This ...

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Multimedia Journalist and Host

WMHT - Troy , NY

WMHT seeks a Multimedia Journalist and Host that will support broadcast and digital public affairs efforts primarily through WMHT's award-winning New York NOW weekly program, which takes viewers ...

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Multimedia Journalist

Starnes Media - Birmingham , AL

The role of the multimedia journalist is to create and manage digital content across Starnes Media's 6 hyperlocal community publications. This multimedia journalist will capture compelling photos and ...

LinkedIn - 19 days ago

Multimedia Journalist

Standard Media Group LLC - Cape Girardeau , MO

FOX23 (KBSI) & MY49 (WDKA) is looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to help us win the news ... Create digital-extra content * Help write scripts for the newscasts as-needed * Perform other ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Intern - Newsroom Journalist

National FFA - Indianapolis , IN

... digital stories, audio cuts, and social media content. Interns will be in front of the camera ... FFA Newsroom Journalist Interns are expected to be able to conceptualize and create one feature ...

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What does a Digital Journalist do?

Common responsibilities of a Digital Journalist

Reports news stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events.

December 22, 2022

Participate in news meetings and work with news staff to develop original digital content opportunities.

January 04, 2023

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

January 27, 2023

Post & update news content on various platforms.

February 17, 2023

Understand and achieve metrics goals using Chartbeat, CrowdTangle, Omniture and Google Analytics.

February 18, 2023

Produce news content from a variety of media sources, including user generated content.

February 21, 2023

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups and creative graphics for use on digital and social media platforms.

March 24, 2023

Develop and curate new content for national news website and social media.

April 12, 2023

Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Digital Journalist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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58919

79876

67586

Average Total Cash Compensation

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60632

81552

70607

What is the average salary for Digital Journalist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Digital Journalist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Digital Journalist ranges from $58,919 to $79,876 with the average base salary of $67,586. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,632 to $81,552 with the average total cash compensation of $70,607.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$67,586	$58,919 - $79,876
Bonus	$3,020	$1,713 - $1,677
Total Pay	$70,607	$60,632 - $81,552

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Digital Journalist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,930 - $79,890	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,930 - $79,890	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,930 - $79,890	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,806 - $79,722	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,930 - $79,890	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,930 - $79,890	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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