News Journalist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a News Journalist make in Washington, DC? The average News Journalist salary in Washington, DC is $56,166 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $49,560 and $65,297. 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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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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Executive Editor

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 ...

LinkedIn - 33 days ago

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

Gather, create, produce, manage fresh content and graphics for news and social media platforms.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Journalist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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49560

65297

56166

Average Total Cash Compensation

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52263

70459

60246

What is the average salary for News Journalist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in Washington, DC. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $49,560 to $65,297 with the average base salary of $56,166. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,263 to $70,459 with the average total cash compensation of $60,246.

View Average Salary for News Journalist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$56,166	$49,560 - $65,297
Bonus	$4,080	$2,703 - $5,161
Total Pay	$60,246	$52,263 - $70,459

* 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.

News Journalist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,569 - $65,309	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,569 - $65,309	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,569 - $65,309	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,465 - $65,172	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,569 - $65,309	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,569 - $65,309	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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