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How much do high school journalism teacher jobs pay per year?

As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for high school journalism teacher in the United States is $57,734.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $64,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a High School Journalism Teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a High School Journalism Teacher, you need a solid background in English, journalism, or communications, often supported by a teaching certification and a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with digital publishing tools, layout software like Adobe InDesign, and content management systems is typically required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help inspire students and manage classroom publications. These abilities ensure students gain practical journalism experience and critical thinking skills in a dynamic, real-world learning environment.

What are some common challenges faced by high school journalism teachers, and how can they be addressed?

High school journalism teachers often encounter challenges such as balancing editorial independence with school policies, engaging students with varying skill levels, and keeping up with rapidly evolving digital media trends. Addressing these requires fostering open communication with administration, providing differentiated instruction, and integrating multimedia tools and ethical discussions into the curriculum. Building a collaborative newsroom environment also helps students learn teamwork and problem-solving, which are essential in journalism.

What does a high school journalism teacher do?

A high school journalism teacher instructs students in the principles and practices of journalism, including news writing, reporting, editing, and media ethics. They often oversee student-run publications like newspapers, magazines, or online media platforms, helping students develop strong communication, critical thinking, and research skills. Additionally, journalism teachers foster an understanding of media literacy and the role of journalism in society, and may organize extracurricular activities such as journalism clubs or competitions.

What is the difference between High School Journalism Teacher vs High School English Teacher?

AspectHigh School Journalism TeacherHigh School English Teacher
Required CredentialsState teaching certification, bachelor's degree in education or journalismState teaching certification, bachelor's degree in English, education, or related field
Work EnvironmentHigh school classrooms, journalism clubs, media labsHigh school classrooms, literature and language classes
Employer & Industry UsagePublic/private high schools, educational institutionsPublic/private high schools, educational institutions
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

High School Journalism Teachers and High School English Teachers both require teaching credentials and work in high school environments. However, Journalism Teachers focus on media, journalism, and communication skills, while English Teachers emphasize literature, language, and writing. Both roles are essential in high school education and often overlap in skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various High School Journalism Teacher job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 73% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 19% Contract, 5% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $57,734 per year, or $27.8 per hour.
Broadcast Journalism High School Teacher

Broadcast Journalism High School Teacher

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation

Mishawaka, IN

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

CERTIFIED POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Broadcast Journalism Teacher, and PNN Supervisor

Work Group: Certified Teacher 183.5 Contractual Days

Licensure: Journalism 5-12 or Language Arts 5-12

Reports To: Penn High School Administration

Evaluation: Based on the Teacher Effectiveness Rubric


Job Overview:

This role involves instructing students in the production of high-quality, student-run broadcasts, including a daily 2-minute live morning announcements show and a weekly pre-recorded 15-20 minute program, and occasional livestream broadcasts of events. The teacher must instruct students in video production, scriptwriting, on-camera presentation, video editing, script editing, newsgathering, and ethical journalism practices while fostering creativity, teamwork, and technical proficiency. The teacher will also supervise the other media outlets that Penn News Network runs, and collaborate with the Sports Journalism teacher on various projects.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


  1. Supervise the production of daily live morning announcements and a weekly news show, ensuring timely and professional content.
  2. Supervise the Penn News Network (PNN) website and copy edit stories.
  3. Supervise & update the “Digital Signage” displayed across Penn High School monitors.
  4. Maintain administrative access to PNN social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.).
  5. Provide feedback on student work, helping them refine their on-air presence, editing skills, and journalistic writing.
  6. Teach students the skills of operating cameras, audio equipment, teleprompters, lighting practices.
  7. Manage a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, teaching students how to work efficiently under pressure.
  8. Encourage responsible and ethical reporting while fostering a collaborative newsroom culture.
  9. Coordinate with school administrators, faculty, and student organizations to cover relevant school news and events.
  10. Proctor the Adobe Certification tests through the Certiport program.


Journalism Responsibilities:

  1. Teach the fundamentals of journalism, including newswriting, interviewing, editing, photography, media law and media literacy
  2. Introduce students to publication design, advertising, photography, and basic broadcasting
  3. Emphasize core journalistic values such as accuracy, objectivity, and concise reporting
  4. Guide students through newsgathering and content creation for school publications or broadcasts
  5. Provide direct approval of content (written, video, graphic, podcast, livestream) before it is made available for Penn High School or external communications


PNN Studio & Remote Live Stream Technical Knowledge:


The PNN Studio equipment is from Blackmagic Design. Running the equipment requires technical knowledge, including operating cameras, ATEM Switcher, Audio Equipment and Lighting. Knowledge of software integration is also needed to control the ATEM software, create graphics and titles and manage media playback. School broadcasts are distributed and streamed through YouTube. Livestreaming technical knowledge, or the willingness to learn about livestreaming technology, including how to use Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) is encouraged.


Qualifications Requirements:


  1. Teaching experience in English, journalism, media studies, or a related field preferred.
  2. Qualified to teach dual credit through Ivy Tech Community College preferred.
  3. Professional work experience in the field of broadcast journalism preferred.
  4. Expert knowledge of broadcast media and journalism, broadcast style writing, video production, audio, and livestreaming.
  5. Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
  6. Proficient in video-editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro).
  7. Basic graphic design knowledge with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
  8. Expert knowledge of Associated Press Writing Styleguide.
  9. Ability to manage student-led productions and develop their leadership and teamwork skills.
  10. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  11. Passion for teaching and mentoring students in a real-world media production environment.
  12. Adept with the use of technology as well as proven competence of the pedagogy that fuses technology with problem-based learning.
  13. Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  14. Demonstrated excellent work habits, attendance record, and interactions with parents.
  15. Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask, prioritize work, and give exceptional attention to detail.
  16. Willingness to improve and/or develop job-related skills.



Physical Ability ~ Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


Sensory Requirements ~ Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination. All tasks require oral communications ability.



Environmental Factors ~ The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

  • Tasks are regularly performed without potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, humidity, vibrations, traffic hazards, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however the noise level can vary depending upon daily activity, but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range.
  • Some photography and video responsibilities may require being outdoors under all weather conditions.


Mental Effort ~ Normal Concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.

~ When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity ~





The Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.