How much does a Photojournalist make in Washington, DC? The average Photojournalist salary in Washington, DC is $57,321 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $49,794 and $61,020. 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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Photojournalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $42,940 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $49,794 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $57,321 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $61,020 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Photojournalist Salary $64,389 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
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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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Job Openings for Photojournalist in Washington, DC
Public Citizen. Some Rights Reserved - Washington , DC
Public Citizens Communications Office is seeking a Press Officer to join a creative, energetic, and fast-paced team. The Press Officer will be responsible for publicizing and generating media attention for our cutting-edge work on health care policy, democracy, money in politics, and more. We seek someone bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and a solid knowledge of the political news landscape. We need someone who has strong writing skills, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with others. This person will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications.RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify journalists who cover our issues, develop relationships, and connect them with the appropriate
- 2 days ago
National Public Radio Inc. - Washington , DC
As a member of the Visuals team, the Senior Visual Editor will be primarily focused on editing and producing content for NPRs Investigations and Long Form Podcast Unit and projects. This producer will primarily work on commissioning and editing photography and illustration for all NPR platforms. This is a temporary position and ends Dec. 31, 2024.NPR Visuals is focused on creating and distributing content that reflects and serves America. We work with teams across NPR, our member stations, and content partners to tell stories and engage audiences on NPR.org, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and other visual platforms.This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.RESPONSIBILITIESCommission and edit original photography and illustrations for NPR stories and podcasts.Innovate, execute, assess and iterate visual projects for all platforms.Edit, research and license images for all NPR platforms including NPR.org, Instagram, YouTube, F
- 2 days ago
Public Citizen - Washington , DC
Job Description Job Description Public Citizen’s Communications Office is seeking a Press Officer to join a creative, energetic, and fast-paced team. The Press Officer will be responsible for publicizing and generating media attention for our cutting-edge work on health care policy, democracy, money in politics, and more. We seek someone bright and nimble, with a passion for public interest work and a solid knowledge of the political news landscape. We need someone who has strong writing skills, pays keen attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys collaborating with others. This person will be part of a communications team that works closely together to coordinate media outreach with social media, email activism, and communication to Public Citizen members. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Director of Communications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify journalists who cover our issues, develop relationships, and
- 2 days ago
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
- 3 days ago
Serco North America - Washington , DC
Position Description : Serco is seeking a motivated Communication Lead to join our talented and fast-paced Public Sector Solutions team in supporting CMS implementation of the Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) Program to produce national Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) improper payment estimates as required by the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA). As part of this effort, Serco would execute the PERM review contract which includes collection of state eligibility policies and medical records; eligibility reviews, medical reviews, and data processing reviews, of selected state Medicaid and CHIP fee-for-services (FFS) and managed care claims; and supporting state and national reporting of payment error rate and development of corrective actions based on findings. Given the interdependencies of PERM review, effective and timely communication with state Medicaid and CHIP officials, PERM contractors, and CMS PERM leads is critical to the success of t
- 3 days ago
The Aspen Institute - Washington , DC
ABOUT US The Aspen Institute The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Since its founding in 1949, the Institute has been driving change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most critical challenges facing communities in the United States and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion To achieve our mission of a more free, just, and equitable society, we commit to working proactively to advance the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion across our myriad endeavors such as the recruitment, compensation, training, and advancement of staff. The best people-serving institutions make this commitment, and we seek to be a leader in the ways that we do so and learn from others. Visit our website to learn more about our commitment and recent actions taken
- 3 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Photojournalist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Photographer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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