News Journalist Salary in Kankakee, IL

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How much does a News Journalist make in Kankakee, IL? The average News Journalist salary in Kankakee, IL is $50,241 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $44,331 and $58,406. 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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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 - 33 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 - 19 days ago

Journalist (Remote - Based in NYC and surrounding area ONLY)

Quanta Tech Systems LLC - New York , NY

BIG APPLE NEWS or Position: Journalist Location: New York City, NY Status: Remote Contractor (New York City and surrounding area) Pay: Competitive, based on experience Language: Must be fluent in ...

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Multi-Media Journalist - Telemundo T62 Philadelphia

NBCUniversal - Philadelphia , PA

We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC ... Job Description Telemundo62 in Philadelphia, PA is currently looking for a Multimedia Journalist ...

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Data Journalist, Private Equity

Media Contacts Ltd - New York , NY

This is an opportunity for an ambitious data journalist to impact the reporting of one of the best-known private equity news services. Known for their high-quality subscription services, magazines ...

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Multimedia Journalist

WWAY - Leland , NC

Have a passion for news and storytelling? Want to live, work and play at the beach? Then join the ... We're looking for someone who wants to be a journalist, and not just someone who wants to be on TV. ...

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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 Kankakee, IL

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44331

58406

50241

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63024

53889

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 Kankakee, IL. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $44,331 to $58,406 with the average base salary of $50,241. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,748 to $63,024 with the average total cash compensation of $53,889.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,241	$44,331 - $58,406
Bonus	$3,648	$2,418 - $4,618
Total Pay	$53,889	$46,748 - $63,024

* 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 Kankakee, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL
CITY, STATE Joliet, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,899 - $60,472	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,640 - $60,132	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,740 - $60,263	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,623 - $58,791	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL
CITY, STATE Bolingbrook, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,071 - $60,699	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL
CITY, STATE Gary, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,623 - $58,791	COMPARE TO Kankakee, IL

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About Kankakee, Illinois

Kankakee /kæŋkəˈki/ is a city in and the county seat of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The city's name is probably derived from the Miami-Illinois word teeyaahkiki, meaning: "Open country/exposed land/land in open/land exposed to view", in reference to the area's prior status as a marsh. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 27,537. Kankakee is a principal city of the Kankakee-Bourbonnais-Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area. Kankakee is located at 41°7′12″N 87°51′36″W / 41.12000°N 87.86000°W / 41.12000; -87.86000 (41.12, −87.86). According to the 2010 census, Kankak...

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