Feature Writer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Feature Writer make in Chicago, IL? The average Feature Writer salary in Chicago, IL is $43,283 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $38,853 and $49,058. 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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Movie Features Writer

Collider - Portland , OR

Collider is looking for an eager and talented Movies Feature Writer to join the Features team. Collider is the ultimate source for impactful entertainment news. We deliver the biggest, most important ...

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MakeUseOf - Windows Freelance Writer

MakeUseOf & How-To Geek - San Francisco , CA

MakeUseOf.com is looking for feature writers who are Windows experts for the website. These Windows writers are expected to craft engaging content that explores the latest features, tips, and tricks ...

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Game Rant | Sci-Fi Features Article Writer

GameRant - Los Angeles , CA

As a daily feature writer, prospective applicants will assist with covering the biggest topics in the Sci-Fi industry, editorializing important details about the most popular titles, and diving deep ...

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Entertainment Paralegal

Jackoway Austen et al - Los Angeles , CA

Feature Writing Agreement; TV Test Option & Staffing Agreements; Shopping/Collaboration/Attachment Agreements; Appearance Agreement / Release; Clip Release; Certificate of Authorship / Engagement

LinkedIn - 11 days ago

Reporter

Ballantine Communications, Inc. - Cortez , CO

Recent college graduates -- ideally those with an online-first background, plus experience covering public safety, breaking news and/or feature writing for a college newspaper or internship -- are ...

Recruitology - 73 days ago

Technical Writer

Vasion - Saint George , UT

Vasion is looking for a Technical Writer that exemplifies our core values and wants to be part of ... feature terminology * Contribute to and help forge content and style consistency between user ...

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What does a Feature Writer do?

Common responsibilities of a Feature Writer

Monitors news feeds from Catholic News Service, Catholic News Agency and other sources for compelling stories that we can republish and/or localize.

September 12, 2022

Track record of writing big stories that drive the conversation.

December 28, 2022

Assists priests, parishes, schools and other organizations with identifying and cultivating good story ideas and leads.

February 04, 2023

Takes photographs using a digital camera.

February 15, 2023

Makes assignments, establishes suitable deadlines, and provides constructive criticism of submitted work.

March 13, 2023

Generates, investigates and identifies ideas for feature and news stories, including articles for series and special sections.

April 09, 2023

Meets with other writers and graphic designer to develop art/graphics and discuss the appearance of feature stories in the newspaper.

May 01, 2023

Helps to plan and coordinate the distribution of content through digital avenues, including the website, email distribution list and social media.

May 07, 2023

Evaluates content for fidelity to Church teaching.

May 13, 2023

Produce multiple Q&As per week with CEOs and other business leaders.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Feature Writer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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38853

49058

43283

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

39030

49222

43388

What is the average salary for Feature Writer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Feature Writer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Feature Writer ranges from $38,853 to $49,058 with the average base salary of $43,283. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,030 to $49,222 with the average total cash compensation of $43,388.

View Average Salary for Feature Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$43,283	$38,853 - $49,058
Bonus	$105	$177 - $164
Total Pay	$43,388	$39,030 - $49,222

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Feature Writer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,071 - $49,334	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,071 - $49,334	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,027 - $49,278	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,056 - $49,315	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,056 - $49,315	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,182 - $48,211	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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