News Journalist Salary in Meriden, CT

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How much does a News Journalist make in Meriden, CT? The average News Journalist salary in Meriden, CT is $54,137 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $47,768 and $62,935. 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 Meriden, CT

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47768

62935

54137

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50373

67911

58068

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 Meriden, CT. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $47,768 to $62,935 with the average base salary of $54,137. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,373 to $67,911 with the average total cash compensation of $58,068.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,137	$47,768 - $62,935
Bonus	$3,931	$2,605 - $4,976
Total Pay	$58,068	$50,373 - $67,911

* 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 Meriden, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT
CITY, STATE Waterbury, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,126 - $63,406	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT
CITY, STATE Hamden, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,380 - $63,741	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT
CITY, STATE New Haven, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,380 - $63,741	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT
CITY, STATE New Britain, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,215 - $63,524	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT
CITY, STATE West Haven, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,380 - $63,741	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT
CITY, STATE Milford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,715 - $66,817	COMPARE TO Meriden, CT

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About Meriden, Connecticut

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.1 square miles (62.5 km²), of which 23.8 square miles (61.5 km²) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km²), or 1.66%, is water. Meriden is a showcase for a number of prominent peaks of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border. Notable peaks in Meriden include the Hanging Hills (West Peak, East Peak, South Mountain, and Cathole Mountain); Lamentation Mountain, Chauncey Peak, and Besek Mountain. Castle Craig, a city landmark for over a centur...

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About Meriden, Connecticut According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.1 square miles (62.5 km²), of which 23.8 square miles (61.5 km²) is land....More

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