How much does a Political Journalist make in Washington, DC? The average Political Journalist salary in Washington, DC is $41,511 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $34,073 and $53,516. 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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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $27,300 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $34,073 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $41,511 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $53,516 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Political Journalist Salary $64,446 Washington,DC March 26, 2024
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Hearst Television - Baltimore , MD
Job Description Local Radio News Reporter WBAL Radio, in Baltimore, MD is looking for a part-time Radio News Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and file compelling live reports. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we're looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to Jeff Wade. Responsibilities Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments. Work to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound. Coordinate with news managers to develop stories that go beyond surfa
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Tax Analysts - Falls Church , VA
Tax Analysts, publisher of Tax Notes, is the leading global publisher and essential source of news and analysis for over 150,000 tax professionals, with correspondents in more than 125 countries, and close to 200 local talented professionals. Our Culture and Values encompass transparency and passion around cultivating an environment that embraces collaboration and innovation. Tax Analysts offers a hybrid work environment (3 days in office and 2 days WFH), work/life balance, competitive compensation, and a generous benefits package. SUMMARY: We're looking for a naturally curious and organized individual to cover state and local taxes for our audience of tax professionals. A successful candidate will be able to work independently and tell a compelling story about how state and local tax policies are made and implemented, and how they affect individuals, communities, and companies. A reporter in this job should be able to generate unique story ideas and be flexible enough to handle genera
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Red Wine & Blue - Washington , DC
Job Description Job Description Salary: $55,000-$65,000 Department: Data Job Status: Regular - Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Head of Data Salary Level: TBD Amount of Travel Required: Occasional Location: Remote Positions Supervised: None WHO WE ARE: Red Wine & Blue is a national community of diverse suburban women working together to defeat extremism, one friend at a time (best explained by this Washington Post profile, ‘Blue’ suburban moms are mobilizing to counter conservatives and this NYT episode of “The Daily,” Why Suburban Women Changed Their Minds). We use digital media and friend-to-friend organizing to fight disinformation and win campaigns in the most contested places in America. We are seeking a full-time Reporting Analyst to collect, analyze and compile information in order for our teams to tell a compelling story and make informed, data-driven decisions. WHO YOU ARE: You are a naturally curious puzzle solver, excited by bringing together data to help tell a cle
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DARCARS Automotive Group - Bethesda , MD
RECENT COLLEGE GRADS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!! Potential Earning Based on experience of 48K+ Position Summary: This role performsfinancial reporting.Advanced Excel skills required. No other experience necessary. This is an entry level position for a candidate who is eager to learn financial reporting. We will train you! For this role, you'll need: Bachelor’s degree Experience with Microsoft Excel (advanced) Strict attention to detail, highly organized, and efficient Strong written and verbal communication skillsIn this role, you’ll: Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner Be responsible for various financial functions such as auditing, data extraction, reconciliation and analysis. Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as other government regulations. Participates in special projects as required. This position requires an employee to work out of the corporate office. No remote available.Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k Employee di
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Omidyar Network - Washington , DC
About Omidyar Network: Established by philanthropists Pam and Pierre Omidyar, Omidyar Network is a social change venture that has committed more than $1.86 billion to innovative for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations since 2004. Omidyar Network reimagines critical systems, and the ideas that govern them, to build more inclusive and equitable societies—for the benefit of the many, not just the few. Omidyar Network partners with funders, advocates, innovators, businesses, scholars, and others to advance responsible technology, reimagine capitalism, and build cultures of belonging so that all individuals have the social, economic, and democratic power to thrive. To learn more, visit https://omidyar.com/. About the Reimagining Capitalism Team: Omidyar Network’s Reimagining Capitalism team is working to address the structural challenges at the heart of our economic system, and to shape a new, inclusive economy where markets serve the interests of all people and society. We do so b
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LexisNexis - Washington , DC
Job Description Job Description MLex is looking for a seasoned journalist in Washington, DC, to cover Mergers & Acqisitions in the US. The beat involves coverage of regulatory risk related to M&A in the US, and in particular, the coverage of DOJ and FTC reviews of major deals. MLex seeks to get ahead of the procedural story through deep-dive analyses of the markets and case law to anticipate where regulatory problems may lie. It's a high-pressure beat in which there's an expectation you'll break market-moving news while offering the forward-looking analysis that helps inform investment and corporate decision-making. The readership is exacting but broad, covering law firms advising on deals, the regulators overseeing approvals, investors trading off merging companies' share-price volatility, and the companies themselves at senior levels. The work can involve anything from hitting the phones and mining the document resources to covering trials, monitoring filings, and attending conferenc
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