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UAB

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Tampa, FL · On-site

$47K - $77K/yr

... staff, trainees, and institutional partners. The UAB Department of Urology is recognized for ... English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Work experience may NOT ...

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UAB NOVA RENT

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$47K - $77K/yr

... staff, trainees, and institutional partners. The UAB Department of Urology is recognized for ... English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. Work experience may NOT ...

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Capital Region BOCES

$60 - $80/hr

College Degree with 2 to 4 years of experience in modern journalism, public relations and/or strategic communications * Traineeship positions available for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree.

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee journalist in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Journalist vs Junior Reporter?

AspectTrainee JournalistJunior Reporter
CredentialsTypically a recent graduate or student in journalism or related fieldOften requires some journalism training or internship experience
Work EnvironmentTraining period, often in a newsroom or media organizationEntry-level reporting, covering local news or assigned beats
Employer UsageMedia outlets, newspapers, online news platformsNews agencies, local newspapers, broadcast stations
Search/Comparison IntentCommonly compared for entry-level roles and training stagesOften compared for early career development

The main difference is that a Trainee Journalist is usually in a training or internship phase, focusing on learning and skill development, while a Junior Reporter is an entry-level role where the individual actively reports news stories. Both roles serve as stepping stones in a journalism career but differ in experience level and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Journalist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,990 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Mailer Trainee (Part-Time)

Hearst Journalism Fellowship

Albany, NY • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

LOOKING TO FILL IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Do you want to stay away from Retail? Maybe a Warehouse/Production environment is a better fit for you! The Albany Times Union has two Part-Time/On-Call job openings in its Packaging Facility.

Shift starts at 6:00 PM with the workday ranging from 6-8 hours depending on the day of the week. Workweek runs Sunday - Saturday.

This is a union position, pay starts at $18.00 per hour with raises based on the number of hours worked. 

The Times Union's commitment to multiculturalism, inclusion and anti-racism is reflected in our content, hiring strategies and culture. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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