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How much do games journalist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for games 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.

What is the difference between Games Journalist vs Game Reviewer?

AspectGames JournalistGame Reviewer
CredentialsJournalism degree or related experienceGaming knowledge, often informal
Work EnvironmentMedia outlets, magazines, online platformsPersonal or professional blogs, YouTube channels
Industry UsageReporting news, interviews, featuresEvaluating and rating games
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding industry news vs game quality

Games journalists focus on reporting industry news, conducting interviews, and creating feature articles, often working for media outlets. Game reviewers primarily evaluate and rate individual games, sharing opinions through reviews. While both roles require gaming knowledge, journalists emphasize reporting and storytelling, whereas reviewers concentrate on game analysis and critique.

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Infographic showing various Games Journalist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,979 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Game Night Staff: Radio (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Washington, DC • On-site

$18.40/hr

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Job description

Position Overview:

This part-time seasonal position will assist the Washington Capitals Radio Network and public relations department. Game Night Staff will assist with duties during Capitals preseason, regular season and playoff home games throughout the 2026-27 season.

Are you passionate about hockey and looking for radio and communications experience with a professional sports team? Apply today! We'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with posting game audio to Capitals Radio Network social channels.
  • Post audio clips on social channel's pregame, including head coach and player interviews.
  • Assist with collecting game night information around the NHL for Radio Host.
  • Assist with collecting in-game stats and analytics for PxP broadcast and Radio Host.
  • Deliver on-air including to both intermission broadcasts and Capitals Radio podcasts with player and game reports.
  • Collect audio sound from both home and visiting locker rooms postgame.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 18 years of age.
  • Previous journalism, radio, public relations or communications experience preferred.
  • Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Hard working, detail oriented and results driven.
  • Strong leadership skills; a great teammate who enjoys working in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, organizational and verbal communication skills.
  • Customer-service oriented.
  • Flexibility to work at least 90% of Capitals home games (typical game night hours: 5:30-10:30 p.m.).
Pay Rate: $18.40 USD/hour