Journalist Salary in Forest Park, Illinois

Journalist Salary in Forest Park, IL

How much does a Journalist make in Forest Park, IL? The average Journalist salary in Forest Park, IL is $60,272 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,453 and $69,677. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Journalist Salary $49,155 Forest Park,IL May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Journalist Salary $54,453 Forest Park,IL May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Journalist Salary $60,272 Forest Park,IL May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Journalist Salary $69,677 Forest Park,IL May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Journalist Salary $78,240 Forest Park,IL May 28, 2024
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Wheaton College - Wheaton, IL

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The Journalist researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Develops, investigates, and writes a variety of news stories. Being a Journalist organizes the facts and writes the story consistent with an agreed-upon style or standard. Determines tone and intended audience of story. In addition, Journalist validates news story leads. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Journalist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as a Journalist typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Job Openings for Journalist in Forest Park, IL
  • Wheaton College - Wheaton, IL
    Job Description. Brand Journalist. Responsibilities. Responsible to the Managing Editor of Wheaton Magazine for writing and editing tasks that support Whea...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Gray Television - East Peoria, IL
    About Gray Television. Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Historic Pullman Media Group - Chicago, IL
    Job Description. Job Description. This is a freelance position (to start) with an opportunity for you to make an important contribution to a unique and inn...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • WHBF TV - Rock Island, IL
    Job Description. Job Description. Local 4 News in the Quad Cities is looking for a Multimedia Journalist Reporter. The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Focus Staff - Sioux Falls, SD
    Focus Staff is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse for a travel contract in Sioux Falls, SD. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience i...
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About Forest Park, Illinois    Forest Park (formerly Harlem) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, United States. The population was 14,167 at the 2010 census.....More

Forest Park, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Forest Park, Illinois

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