How much does a Photojournalist make in Illinois? The average Photojournalist salary in Illinois is $52,686 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,767 and $56,086. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Photojournalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $39,468 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $45,767 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $52,686 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $56,086 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $59,182 IL March 26, 2024
25% $45,767 10% $39,468 90% $59,182 75% $56,086 $52,686 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Photojournalist ?

Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast) that employs images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography (e.g., documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by complying with a rigid ethical framework which demands that the work be both honest a...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $54,025 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $53,819 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $48,772 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $49,235 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $50,008 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $53,819 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $48,514 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $48,102 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $50,008 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $47,381 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Photojournalist in Illinois
Nbcuniversal Local - Washington , DC
NBC4/Telemundo44 is looking for a freelance Photographer with a passion for local news. If you are a creative visual storyteller who enjoys being out in the community capturing local stories, we are looking for you! This is a freelance position with an estimated 6-9 month duration. Responsibilities: Editing and shooting stories, interviews, videos, packages and other projects as assigned Assisting producers with coordinating and directing shoots and contribute in the pre-production process Maintain production equipment and computer backup systems Keep up production video database as well as software Keep track of upgrades, and keep supervisors and engineering department apprised of software and maintenance needs Complete projects as assigned Assigned to our duopoly stations, NBC4 Washington and Telemundo 44, as needed. Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum 2 years newsgathering experience Minimum 2 years of experience in combination of shooting live events, editing on nonlinear systems
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NBCUniversal Local - Washington , DC
NBC4/Telemundo44 is looking for a freelance Photographer with a passion for local news. If you are a creative visual storyteller who enjoys being out in the community capturing local stories, we are looking for you! This is a freelance position with an estimated 6-9 month duration. Responsibilities: Editing and shooting stories, interviews, videos, packages and other projects as assigned Assisting producers with coordinating and directing shoots and contribute in the pre-production process Maintain production equipment and computer backup systems Keep up production video database as well as software Keep track of upgrades, and keep supervisors and engineering department apprised of software and maintenance needs Complete projects as assigned Assigned to our duopoly stations, NBC4 Washington and Telemundo 44, as needed. Qualifications/Requirements: Minimum 2 years newsgathering experience Minimum 2 years of experience in combination of shooting live events, editing on nonlinear systems
- 1 day ago
WFMZ-TV is looking for an individual to be on call to shoot breaking news in the overnight hours between 11 pm and 8 am in the Reading and Berks County area. Applicants must have immediately available transportation and live close to the city of Reading. We will equip with video gear. This is a part time position, paid per assignment. The number of assignments is unpredictable and is based entirely on breaking news. Send resume and video links to photogjob@wfmz.com. Please mention Job #L439 in all correspondence. EOE by Jobble
- 2 days ago
Broadcasters - Lafayette , LA
Details: KLFY is looking for a skilled photojournalist who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We want photojournalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and can participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary. Experience: In this role, you will: Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories. Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating. At
- 2 days ago
WFMZ-TV is looking for an individual to be on call to shoot breaking news in the overnight hours between 11 pm and 8 am in the Reading and Berks County area. Applicants must have immediately available transportation and live close to the city of Reading. We will equip with video gear. This is a part time position, paid per assignment. The number of assignments is unpredictable and is based entirely on breaking news. Send resume and video links to photogjob@wfmz.com. Please mention Job #L439 in all correspondence. EOE
- 3 days ago
ACBJ - Austin , TX
Job Overview The Photographer serves as the visual storyteller and chronicler of personalities, newsworthy events and important business transactions through photography, video and other visual mediums. The ideal candidate is an experienced news photographer who delivers balanced, well-composed, layered photographs and pushes his/herself to take photographic risks. Job Responsibilities Consistently provide visual content with the highest production values making full use of demonstrated knowledge of digital media. Provide top-quality and compelling ideas, images and video week-in and week-out. The ideal candidate is not an order taker, but a key contributor in the creative process and as such needs to suggest ways to visually enhance both our digital and print products every day. Lead, collaborate and participate weekly with the editorial team to story-board visual elements in our current news gathering process. Must be inherently organized, accessible and reliable for quick and friend
- 4 days ago

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    Photojournalist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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