News Journalist Salary in Illinois

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How much does a News Journalist make in Illinois? The average News Journalist salary in Illinois is $52,020 as of September 01, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,902 and $60,477. 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.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL	Avg. Salary $53,477	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL	Avg. Salary $53,273	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL	Avg. Salary $48,277	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Adair, IL	Avg. Salary $48,736	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Addieville, IL	Avg. Salary $49,500	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Addison, IL	Avg. Salary $53,273	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Akin, IL	Avg. Salary $48,022	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Albany, IL	Avg. Salary $47,614	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Albers, IL	Avg. Salary $49,500	Date Updated September 01, 2024
Location Albion, IL	Avg. Salary $46,900	Date Updated September 01, 2024

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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 ...

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President and General Manager, KUOW

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ABOUT KUOW KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio is Seattle's NPR news and information station. An independent, nonprofit organization, KUOW produces award-winning journalism, innovative podcasts, engaging ...

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Associate Professor of the Practice of Journalism

Boston University - Boston , MA

... news organizations in the nation. Boston University values diverse perspectives, and a strong ... A distinguished career as a journalist, including a record of sustained excellence. Recognition at ...

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Education and Diversity Reporter

The Daily News Record - Harrisonburg , VA

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to get your feet wet in the journalism field, an early ... The Daily News-Record offers competitive pay based on qualifications. Expected work hours are set ...

Recruitology - 39 days ago

Call Taker - High School Sports

The Spokesman-Review - Spokane , WA

Step into journalism with the INW's longest running, most trusted news source! What you'll do:Ensure accuracy and check for consistency with all statistical information.Edit statistics for spelling ...

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Chief Development Officer

The Goddard School of Chicago (South Loop), IL - Washington , DC

Chicago Public Media believes independent journalism is essential to a well-functioning democracy and access to fact-based, objective news and information is a right of every citizen. The ...

JobLeads - 23 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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Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...

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