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Journalist Salary Hour Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Multimedia Journalist

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in ... Your normal work hours may include nights and weekends. This is a Syracuse-based, in-office ...

Multi-Media Journalist

Spokane, WA · On-site

$19.23 - $20.17/hr

Spokane is surrounded by beautiful scenery with 76 lakes within an hour drive. Indoorsy? We have ... Salary range is: $19.23/hourly - $20.19/hourly Mentoring and training programs to promote success ...

... HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and ... The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington ...

... HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and ... The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington ...

Multimedia Journalist

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

The base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in ... Your normal work hours may include nights and weekends. This is a Syracuse-based, in-office ...

Multimedia Journalist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

This journalist will be responsible for developing enterprise stories, reporting breaking news, and ... hours, and ability to carry and operate field camera equipment . Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000.

Multimedia Journalist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

This journalist will be responsible for developing enterprise stories, reporting breaking news, and ... hours, and ability to carry and operate field camera equipment . Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000.

... HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and ... The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington ...

... HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and ... The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington ...

Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience with excellent benefits, including healthcare, ... Regular office hours with occasional evening and weekend shifts We value diversity and are an equal ...

Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience with excellent benefits, including healthcare, ... Regular office hours with occasional evening and weekend shifts We value diversity and are an equal ...

Annual Salary Range: $40,000 to $43,000; based on experience. Non-Exempt. Other Items to Consider ... It is a big city with a small-town feel, with Castle Rock and Denver within an hour's drive. To Be ...

Multi-Media Journalist

Spokane, WA · On-site

$19.23 - $20.17/hr

Spokane is surrounded by beautiful scenery with 76 lakes within an hour drive. Indoorsy? We have ... Salary range is: $19.23/hourly - $20.19/hourly Mentoring and training programs to promote success ...

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How much do journalist salary hour jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for journalist salary hour 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 Journalist Salary Hour vs Reporter Salary Hour?

AspectJournalist Salary HourReporter Salary Hour
Average Salary$20 - $35$18 - $33
Work EnvironmentNewsrooms, media outlets, online platformsField reporting, news agencies, media outlets
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree in journalism or related fieldBachelor’s degree in journalism or communications
Industry UsageUsed broadly for media professionals involved in news creationSpecifically for those reporting news stories from the field

Both journalists and reporters typically hold similar credentials and work in media environments. The main difference is that journalists may engage in a broader range of activities, including editing and producing content, while reporters focus on gathering and reporting news from the field. Their salaries are comparable, reflecting their overlapping roles in the media industry.

What type of journalist gets paid the most?

Senior-level journalists such as investigative reporters, political correspondents, and specialized editors tend to earn the highest salaries. These roles often require extensive experience, strong research skills, and sometimes advanced degrees or certifications, and they typically work for major media outlets or in high-demand industries.
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Infographic showing various Journalist Salary Hour job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,979 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Multimedia Journalist

Advance Local Media

Syracuse, NY • On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

Advance Media New York (Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard) is looking for a well-rounded and motivated multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling, a go-getter attitude and sound news judgement to join an award-winning team at Central New York's largest and most trusted news organization.

The ideal candidate is a photojournalist with proven photo, video and audio experience who also has reporting chops. Photo and video assignments will include news, features, portraits, sports and weather in addition to more involved projects. We're looking for someone who can conceptualize, shoot, edit and produce their own video and efficiently turn around packages. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is a must.

Applicants should be curious about the people in this community and not afraid to go after a story; be able to imagine and execute ideas that differentiate our organization from the competition; be open to and excited about trying new ways of storytelling.

The base salary range is $55,000 to $65,000 per year.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, media, or a related field, and 2-3 years of relevant work experience;
  • Photojournalism experience in photography, shooting and editing video, capturing audio;
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately;
  • Competency in writing, spelling, grammar and fact checking;
  • 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 trends and best practices for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube;
  • Experience with podcast recording and production is a plus;
  • Journalists with a Part 107 license and experience flying a drone are encouraged to apply. There also may be an opportunity to become trained to fly if hired.

This job requires reliable transportation. Your normal work hours may include nights and weekends. This is a Syracuse-based, in-office position.

Please include links to published photos/videos and samples of any other relevant work, along with references and a cover letter.

Syracuse.com, along with The Post-Standard, NYUp.com and ThisIsCNY.com, are the flagship brands of Advance Media New York, a digitally focused news, information and advertising company serving Central New York. We publish and operate an extensive portfolio of digital and print products featuring comprehensive, in-depth coverage from the area's largest news organization. Our award-winning journalists are regularly recognized for their reporting, photography, videography and podcasts.