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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental journalist in the United States is $60,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Environmental Journalists often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex scientific data, accessing credible sources, and meeting tight deadlines for breaking news or investigative stories. Balancing objectivity while covering contentious environmental issues and translating technical information into accessible language for the public can also be demanding. Additionally, changes in environmental policies and regulations require staying up-to-date and adapting quickly. However, these challenges offer opportunities to develop deep expertise, build a strong professional network, and make a tangible impact through public awareness.

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An Environmental Journalist reports on issues related to the environment, including climate change, conservation, pollution, and sustainability. They research, investigate, and write articles or produce multimedia content to inform the public about environmental challenges and advancements. Their work may involve interviewing experts, traveling to impacted areas, and analyzing scientific data. Environmental Journalists often work for newspapers, magazines, online media, or as freelancers. Their goal is to raise awareness, educate, and inspire action on environmental issues.

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To thrive as an Environmental Journalist, you need strong reporting, research, and writing skills, often supported by a degree in journalism, environmental science, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, multimedia reporting platforms, and environmental databases is commonly required. Curiosity, persistence, and the ability to explain complex topics clearly are standout soft skills in this field. These skills allow journalists to deliver accurate, engaging, and insightful coverage of critical environmental issues to the public.

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Video Journalist: Politics

News Corp.

Washington, DC • On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Description :
Role: Political Video Journalist
Type: In office
Location: Washington DC
Company: The US Sun
Pay Range:$90,000 - $105,000
About the job
Video Journalist: Politics - The US Sun (Washington, D.C.)
The US Sun is America's fastest-growing digital news brand, delivering bold, accessible journalism to millions of readers every day. We're looking for a talented and driven Video Journalist specializing in politics and based in Washington, D.C., covering the stories that matter most to Americans - from Capitol Hill to the White House and beyond.
Why Join Us?
Part of News Corp, The U.S. Sun has quickly become a dominant force in digital journalism, delivering exclusive content on news, entertainment, lifestyle, and more. Since our US launch in 2020, we've exceeded traffic and revenue goals, establishing ourselves as the fastest-growing news site in the US.
What's the Role?
This is a role for someone who lives and breathes politics and wants to tell those stories through compelling, fast-paced video content. As part of our growing US video team, you'll produce sharp, short-form vertical videos, and longform series that bring our political reporting to life across our site and social platforms. You know how to make complex political stories feel urgent, accessible and unmissable.
Your portfolio should demonstrate a strong command of modern mobile and digital video storytelling, a sharp political news sense, and the ability to move quickly in a breaking news environment. You thrive under pressure, juggle multiple projects with ease, know how to get the most out of a story on camera.
This is an in-office position based in Washington, D.C., with the expectation of regular attendance four days per week, with some flexibility to work remotely.
Day to day you will:
  • Script, produce, edit and publish short-form vertical video content focused on US politics and Washington affairs
  • Monitor the political news cycle and identify stories with strong video potential across breaking news and enterprise reporting
  • Work closely with the US Sun's editors to develop visually compelling video formats
  • Interview politicians, analysts and experts both in the field and in studio settings
  • Collaborate with the wider video and editorial team to bring the best of our political journalism to new and existing audiences
  • Uphold the US Sun's commitment to fast, accurate and engaging journalism

What we're looking for from you:
  • Solid understanding of US politics and the Washington media landscape
  • Proven video editing skills, including proficiency in Adobe Premiere
  • Experience creating original video content incorporating footage, stills, graphics and audio
  • Strong news judgment and the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-moving environment
  • Experience covering politics, government or breaking news in a video or broadcast role
  • Design and motion graphics skills (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) are a bonus
  • Comfortable producing and directing shoots, including on-camera interviews
  • Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional newsroom environment
  • Flexible availability to respond to a dynamic and unpredictable news cycle
  • Ability to make fast editorial decisions under deadline pressure
  • Have an enviable contacts book

What's in It for You?
  • Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience with excellent benefits, including healthcare, dental, and 401K.
  • Career Growth: Take on a leading role in a dynamic newsroom with exciting career opportunities.

Shifts & Schedule:
  • Full-time, based in Washington D.C.
  • Regular office hours with occasional evening and weekend shifts

We value diversity and are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets
Reasonable Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at humanresources@newscorp.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
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Base Pay Range: $90,000 - $105,000
We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.
For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.
For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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