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Morehouse College

Journalism Teaching Fellow

Atlanta, GA

$47K - $64K/yr

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for operating cameras, audio equipment, computers, and other ... Teach senior journalism students. * Coach students on pre-production, production and post ...

Advance Local Media LLC

Multimedia Journalist

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Solid understanding of journalism ethics; * Proficiency in photo/video editing software in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), as well as audio editing software; * Understanding of video ...

Advance Local Media

Multimedia Journalist

Syracuse, NY

$55K - $65K/yr

Solid understanding of journalism ethics; * Proficiency in photo/video editing software in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), as well as audio editing software; * Understanding of video ...

Da Francesco's

Multimedia Journalist

Syracuse, NY

$55K - $65K/yr

Solid understanding of journalism ethics; * Proficiency in photo/video editing software in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), as well as audio editing software; * Understanding of video ...

NPR

Audio Engineering Supervisor

Washington, DC · On-site

We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and ... C. This includes managing a team of audio engineers and allocating resources to support NPR ...

The Washington Post

Opinion Journalist

Washington, DC · On-site

$137K - $228K/yr

You believe in the power of video and audio formats to expand the reach of opinion journalism. * You enjoy delivering commentary that is both grounded in reporting and accessible to a broad audience.

The Washington Post

Opinion Journalist

Washington, DC

$137K - $228K/yr

You believe in the power of video and audio formats to expand the reach of opinion journalism. * You enjoy delivering commentary that is both grounded in reporting and accessible to a broad audience.

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How much do audio journalism jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio journalism in the United States is $31.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $35.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in audio journalism?

Daily responsibilities in audio journalism usually include researching stories, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and editing audio for news segments or podcasts. Professionals in this role collaborate closely with producers, sound engineers, and editors to develop compelling narratives and ensure quality production. You may also be responsible for fact-checking, sourcing archival audio, and maintaining editorial standards. Audio journalists often work under tight deadlines, balancing creativity with accuracy to deliver timely, impactful content for broadcast or digital platforms.

What is an Audio Journalism job?

An Audio Journalism job involves reporting, producing, and editing news stories in an audio format, such as radio, podcasts, or digital streaming platforms. Journalists in this field conduct interviews, write scripts, and use sound design to enhance storytelling. They may work for news organizations, independent media outlets, or produce investigative audio documentaries. This role requires strong research, interviewing, and audio editing skills. Effective storytelling and the ability to engage audiences through sound are key aspects of the job.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Audio Journalism position, and why are they important?

Excelling in audio journalism requires strong reporting, storytelling, and audio editing skills, often supported by a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs), broadcast equipment, and content management systems is common, while some positions prefer candidates with certifications in audio production or journalism. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate and communicate clearly with sources and team members are valuable soft skills. These competencies are essential for producing engaging, accurate audio content that resonates with listeners and meets industry standards.

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Infographic showing various Audio Journalism job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 79% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,756 per year, or $31.1 per hour.
Part-Time Faculty, Journalism

Part-Time Faculty, Journalism

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

Benton, AR • On-site

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.
As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.
NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.
Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly and to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
Essential Duties
  • This role helps support a small, but growing program that has an award-winning student newspaper and an increased online presence.
  • Most of the journalism and media classes provide some content for student media channels.
  • Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach introductory journalism and media courses such as Media Writing, Media and Society, News Reporting, Sports Journalism and/or multimedia topics such as podcasting, social media content production, and digital journalism.
  • Expertise in teaching the creation of audio and video journalism content is a plus. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with other faculty in the Communication and Arts School is highly preferred.

Rate of Pay $765 per hour
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus. Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority. Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority. The ideal candidate will have experience in, or the ability to use an on-line learning management system (LMS). On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry-based learning will be given special consideration.
Physical Demands
Environmental Conditions
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Activities
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
  • Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Walking

Constantly:
  • Hearing
  • Repetitive motion
  • Talking

Intermittently:
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.
NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.
Required Qualifications
  • A master's degree in journalism or closely related field, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in journalism.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Three years of teaching experience is preferred. Ability to teach audio, video and multimedia journalism is strongly preferred.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

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