How much does a Political Journalist make in California? The average Political Journalist salary in California is $41,138 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $33,767 and $53,035. 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
Political Journalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $27,055 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $33,767 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $41,138 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $53,035 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $63,867 CA March 26, 2024
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Political Journalist

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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 innovative media (online and print) start-up. An experienced entrepreneur seeks journalists with professional reporting and feature writing experience who like to work in an innovative and entrepreneurial environment where you'll be encouraged to do your best and most creative work. I try to avoid time-consuming email "conversations," so I'd prefer and welcome your call at 312-342-6557.RequireCandidates to live within 100 miles of Chicago
- 1 day ago
Job Description WLKY is looking for a Sports Multimedia Journalist who can generate story ideas, convey those stories in a compelling visual way, and has live shot experience. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who understands the pace of a deadline-driven newscasts and is dedicated to impactful local sports coverage. The ideal Sports Reporter/Photographer is an accurate, ethical, compelling storyteller with a team attitude. The right candidate loves telling stories and delivering them live to the viewers. This person will focus on generating high school sports content, but also cover local college teams. He/she will produce content on-air, and on our digital platforms. We are looking for someone who can shoot and edit video and present the story and other sports news in a professional manner. This position is our primary sports photographer, will turn stories daily and fill-in sports anchor on the weekends. Responsibilities: Gather information and video for stories and live re
- 1 day ago
WZMQ-TV 19 CBS - Marquette , MI
Company Description WZMQ-TV 19 CBS is the CBS station for Marquette and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The station has been recognized for its quality news and public service support, winning several honors from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. WZMQ-TV is dedicated to serving the public with credible and informative news. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Multimedia Journalist at WZMQ-TV 19 CBS. The Multimedia Journalist will be responsible for daily news gathering, reporting, and delivering news stories across multiple platforms. They will write, produce, and edit content related to broadcast journalism and multimedia. It is important for the Multimedia Journalist to be detail-oriented and have strong storytelling skills. Qualifications Broadcast Journalism and Broadcast Television skills Multimedia and Broadcasting skills Excellent writing and storytelling skills Ability to work under deadline pressure Proficiency in video editing software Strong communica
- 1 day ago
University of Denver - Denver , CO
Adjunct Faculty 1 **Adjunct Faculty, Newswriting & Reporting** **Job no:** 494138 **Work type:** Adjunct Faculty **Location:** Denver, CO **Categories:** Faculty The Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies (MFJS) in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver offers students a robust understanding of the role of the media in contemporary society. With its emphasis on developing strong communication skills across various platforms and its grounding in the critical evaluation of media practices, the departments offerings prepare students for the pursuit of excellence in the constantly evolving media, film and journalism professions. The Department offers undergraduates degrees in film studies and production, journalism studies, media studies, and strategic communication (public relations). At the graduate level, the Department offers a master of arts in media and public communication (strategic communication or media and globalization emphasis
- 3 days ago
Ballotpedia - Middleton , WI
The Position Ballotpedia is seeking a full-time, 100% remote Staff Writer to join our Marquee Team. The Marquee Team is responsible for becoming experts in the stories, conflicts, and elections that matter most to voters, constituents, and the public at large. We are responsible for neutrally presenting the most important facts and news updates about these stories. We focus on the stories that matter most to broad swaths of our readers, and on those that stand to have the greatest effect on the balance of power and political outcomes in the country. We cover stories at all levels of government, from presidential elections down to school boards where the balance of power is at stake. A successful staff writer will be passionate and knowledgeable about politics. They will be comfortable conceiving and designing research methods. They will be comfortable conducting extensive research using media and political websites, official government sources, and through direct person-to-person outre
- 3 days ago
Nexstar Media Group - Huntington , WV
The Huntington, WV Multimedia Journalist- Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions Pitches stories to news manage
- 5 days ago

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