News Journalist Salary in Alton, IL

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How much does a News Journalist make in Alton, IL? The average News Journalist salary in Alton, IL is $49,529 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,703 and $57,581. 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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Sinclair - Harrisburg , VA

Sinclair is looking for a Multimedia Journalist.As a MMJ you will be expected to produce daily ... Sharp news judgmentThe ability to tell an NPPA style storyExcellent technical skillsThe ability to ...

Talent.com - 67 days ago

US Video Journalist

The Independent - New York , NY

Head of Multimedia About us The Independent is an online news publisher that was established in ... A trained journalist with a video journalism portfolio * Have a proven track record as a journalist ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

Sports Journalist

Pickleball.com - Dallas , TX

Are you passionate about pickleball and journalism? If the answer is yes, you might be a great fit ... This data will be used to research and write stories, conduct interviews, and report on news events ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Bilingual Sports Anchor/MultiMedia Journalist

Weigel Broadcasting - Milwaukee , WI

... Journalist ... Join our news team in a dynamic, inclusive, fast-paced newsroom where we bring our viewers the best ...

Lensa - 33 days ago

Chief Executive Officer

Los Angeles Local News Initiative - Los Angeles , CA

... journalism model developed by Boyle Heights Beat, a trusted newsroom serving Boyle Heights and East LA, so that more communities in LA can get quality, independent news relevant to their ...

Foundation List Corporation - 13 days ago

2025 Summer News Internship (Los Angeles)

Bloomberg - Los Angeles , CA

Bloomberg News is one of the world's leading financial news organizations, delivering fast and ... journalists. You'll gain hands-on reporting experience, conduct interviews, dig into data and ...

myGwork - 14 days ago

What does a News Journalist do?

Common responsibilities of a News Journalist

Edit necessary video to include in newscasts produced under your charge.

January 03, 2023

Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.

January 14, 2023

Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.

January 26, 2023

Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

February 14, 2023

Develop, write, produce and present news stories daily live on television and for web and social media.

March 04, 2023

Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required.

March 05, 2023

Create and execute a digital and social strategy for the department that emphasizes digital-first for sports-related stories.

March 26, 2023

Gather, create, produce, manage fresh content and graphics for news and social media platforms.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Journalist in Alton, IL

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What is the average salary for News Journalist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Journalist in Alton, IL. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $43,703 to $57,581 with the average base salary of $49,529. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,088 to $62,131 with the average total cash compensation of $53,127.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,529	$43,703 - $57,581
Bonus	$3,598	$2,385 - $4,551
Total Pay	$53,127	$46,088 - $62,131

* 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.

News Journalist Salary Near Alton, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Alton, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,107 - $58,113	COMPARE TO Alton, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,179 - $58,207	COMPARE TO Alton, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,844 - $57,766	COMPARE TO Alton, IL
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,916 - $57,861	COMPARE TO Alton, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,940 - $57,892	COMPARE TO Alton, IL
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,820 - $57,734	COMPARE TO Alton, IL

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About Alton, Illinois

Alton is located on the Mississippi River above the mouth of the Missouri River. Most of Alton is located on bluffs overlooking the river valley. The Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway runs along the Alton riverfront. A monument and observatory tower, Confluence Tower, located next to the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in neighboring Hartford, IL, has been constructed to provide an overview of the Great Rivers area. This point also marks the beginning of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. Also on the river at Alton is Lock and Dam 26, the newest and busies...

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