Hourly Wage for News Journalist Salary in the United States

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How much does a News Journalist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a News Journalist in the United States is $24 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $21 and $28. Hourly rate 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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Multimedia Journalist

St. Joseph News-Press - Saint Joseph , MO

News-Press NOW is the place to get it. Our journalists provide coverage of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas for a newsroom with a broadcast operation that includes three network affiliates ...

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Cardinal Productions - Roanoke , VA

This is a hands-on position for an editor who understands that even daily stories need explanatory information, and that to fulfill our mission our news content demands a mix of long-form journalism ...

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Director, Social

NBCUniversal - Los Angeles , CA

A very strong sense of entertainment news, journalistic integrity, and how social media can tell stories in the entertainment news space is key. This leader will oversee a team of social media ...

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Multi-Media Journalist

Bonneville Seattle - Seattle , WA

One of America's top news radio stations is looking to grow our reach and impact by adding Multi-Media Journalists to the team! If you're experienced, hard-working, driven, and have a strong desire ...

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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 of the day! We're looking for our "go to" reporter, who loves storytelling and serving the local ...

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Multimedia Journalist

WZMQ-TV 19 CBS - Marquette , MI

WZMQ-TV is committed to providing quality news and public service support to the community. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Multimedia Journalist at WZMQ-TV 19 CBS in ...

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What does a News Journalist do?

Common responsibilities of a News Journalist

Edit necessary video to include in newscasts produced under your charge.

January 03, 2023

Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.

January 14, 2023

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

January 26, 2023

Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

February 14, 2023

Develop, write, produce and present news stories daily live on television and for web and social media.

March 04, 2023

Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required.

March 05, 2023

Create and execute a digital and social strategy for the department that emphasizes digital-first for sports-related stories.

March 26, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in the United States. The average hourly rate for News Journalist ranges from $21 to $28 with the average hourly pay of $24. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $23 to $30 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $26.

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