News Journalist Salary in Bridgeport, CT

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How much does a News Journalist make in Bridgeport, CT? The average News Journalist salary in Bridgeport, CT is $57,325 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $50,581 and $66,640. 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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News / Sports Multimedia Journalist

WDAY-TV - Fargo , ND

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, is looking for a News/SportsMultimedia Journalist to join our award-winning team. As an MMJ, you will be responsible for ...

Lensa - 6 days ago

Video Journalist - TNM & The Recount

The News Movement - New York , NY

This role is for a dynamic, adaptable video journalist with a strong news sense, understanding of The News Movement and The Recount Team's editorial aims and audience needs, and a high level of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago

Politics Guide, News

Yahoo - Remote , OR

At Yahoo, our Guides are multifaceted journalists who help users decode complex topics and news narratives. You possess a wide array of journalistic skills and are able to deploy them in the most ...

myGwork - 2 days ago

Journalist/ Editor

Local.News LLC - Columbia , MD

LocalNews1.org is a growing online news outlet with multiple products serving Southeast Franklin ... Journalists and skilled writers with editing experience are encouraged to apply. Pay based on ...

ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

Executive Editor

Cardinal Productions - Roanoke , VA

This is a hands-on position for an editor who understands that even daily stories need explanatory information, and that to fulfill our mission our news content demands a mix of long-form journalism ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 19 days ago

Director, Social

NBCUniversal - Los Angeles , CA

A very strong sense of entertainment news, journalistic integrity, and how social media can tell stories in the entertainment news space is key. This leader will oversee a team of social media ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 11 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 Bridgeport, CT

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50581

66640

57325

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71910

61487

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 Bridgeport, CT. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $50,581 to $66,640 with the average base salary of $57,325. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $53,339 to $71,910 with the average total cash compensation of $61,487.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,325	$50,581 - $66,640
Bonus	$4,162	$2,759 - $5,269
Total Pay	$61,487	$53,339 - $71,910

* 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 Bridgeport, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,715 - $66,817	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,715 - $66,817	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Norwalk, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,373 - $67,685	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Danbury, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $49,561 - $65,297	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Milford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,715 - $66,817	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT
CITY, STATE Stamford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,373 - $67,685	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, CT

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About Bridgeport, Connecticut

Bridgeport is a historic seaport city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is in Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, 60 miles from Manhattan and 40 miles from The Bronx. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east. As of 2017, Bridgeport had an estimated population of 146,579, which made it the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-most populous in New England. The Greater Bridgeport area is the 48th-largest urban area in the United States. The showman P. T. Barnum was a resident of the cit...

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