Journalism & Writing

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Median Average:
$75,357
Journalism & Writing in Australia median base salary $75,357/yr. Information is based on 28 Journalism & Writing jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Journalism & Writing earn in Australia? The average salary of Journalism & Writing is $75,357 in Australia
$75,357 /yr
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Average $75,357
Range $70K - $80K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Journalism & Writing is between $70K and $80K. Salaries vary from a low of $50K up to $110K per year. The average number of Journalism & Writing roles advertised per month is 15 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Digital Copywriter? The most common skills required for a Digital Copywriter are:
Copywriting Research Copywriting Editing English Finance Journalism Marketing Networking Proofreading R Research Storytelling Unity
See all 14 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Digital Copywriter job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Journalism & Writing roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Journalism & Writing roles. See what salaries they paid for Journalism & Writing in Australia. See how they compare to the average Journalism & Writing salary of $74,099.
News Corp Australia
Brisbane (45%), Sydney (22%), Melbourne (14%), Darwin (13%) +2 others
542

$77K-$90K

($9,577)

$77K-$90K
($9,577)
Australian Community Media
Geelong (37%), Newcastle (35%), Sydney (22%), Albury (16%) +5 others
360

$62K-$81K

(($2,292))

$62K-$81K
(($2,292))
ABC
Brisbane (26%), Darwin (23%), Townsville (18%), Cairns (10%) +3 others
344

$67K-$91K

($5,365)

$67K-$91K
($5,365)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sydney (36%), Hobart (23%), Perth (19%), Gold Coast (10%) +3 others
312

$75K-$91K

($9,341)

$75K-$91K
($9,341)
Rural Press Pty Ltd
Geelong (75%), Newcastle (71%), Sydney (44%), Albury (32%) +5 others
177

$56K-$71K

(($9,877))

$56K-$71K
(($9,877))
Last Updated April 22 2022
How many years does it take to become a Digital Copywriter?
Most candidates undertake an average of 0 years Arts, Media & Entertainment prior to being appointed as a Digital Copywriter.
Average Arts, Media & Entertainment required to become a Digital Copywriter
Last updated May 11 2024
Most candidates have on average 3 years working experience prior to becoming a Digital Copywriter.
Average Arts, Media & Entertainment required to become a Digital Copywriter
Last updated May 11 2024
Where are Journalism & Writing in Australia sourced from?
Journalism & Writing are sourced from
these companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Freelance
ABC
Bauer Media
Beat Magazine
Journalism & Writing are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Macquarie University
Griffith University
TAFE
Macquarie University
Curtin University
Last updated May 11 2024