News Journalist Salary in Saint Louis, MO

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How much does a News Journalist make in Saint Louis, MO? The average News Journalist salary in Saint Louis, MO is $49,533 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,706 and $57,582. 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 ...

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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 - 6 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 ...

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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 ...

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Multi-Media Journalist

Bonneville Seattle - Seattle , WA

One of America's top news radio stations is looking to grow our reach and impact by adding Multi-Media Journalists to the team! If you're experienced, hard-working, driven, and have a strong desire ...

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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 Saint Louis, MO

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43706

57582

49533

Average Total Cash Compensation

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46089

62135

53130

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 Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for News Journalist ranges from $43,706 to $57,582 with the average base salary of $49,533. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,089 to $62,135 with the average total cash compensation of $53,130.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$49,533	$43,706 - $57,582
Bonus	$3,597	$2,384 - $4,553
Total Pay	$53,130	$46,089 - $62,135

* 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 Saint Louis, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,884 - $57,818	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,694 - $57,567	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,718 - $57,598	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,623 - $57,473	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,598 - $57,441	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,246 - $55,659	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO

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About Saint Louis, Missouri

St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River just north of the city. These two rivers combined form the fourth longest river system in the world. The city had an estimated 2017 population of 308,626 and is the cultural and economic center of the St. Louis metropolitan area (home to nearly 3,000,000 people), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the second-largest ...

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