Journalist

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Median Average:
$68,333
Journalist in Australia median base salary $68,333/yr. Information is based on 3 Journalist jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Journalist earn in Australia? The average salary of Journalist is $68,333 in Australia
$68,333 /yr
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Average $68,333
Range $68K - $68K
Last updated April 26 2024
The average pay range for Journalist is between $68K and $68K. Salaries vary from a low of $60K up to $80K per year. The average number of Journalist roles advertised per month is 9 in Australia between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Journalist? The most common skills required for a Journalist are:
Editing Journalism Law Journalism Editing Interviewing Journalism Law Advertising Audio Editing Canva Editing Fact-Checking Finance Interviewing Journalism Law Advertising Audio Editing Content Management Systems Content Strategy Copy Editing Copywriting Editing English Graphics HootSuite Interviewing Journalism Law
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These skills are most commonly found in Journalist job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated March 31 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 $54,000.
News Corp Australia
Brisbane (45%), Sydney (22%), Melbourne (14%), Darwin (13%) +2 others
542

$77K-$90K

($29,676)

$77K-$90K
($29,676)
Australian Community Media
Geelong (37%), Newcastle (35%), Sydney (22%), Albury (16%) +5 others
360

$62K-$81K

($17,807)

$62K-$81K
($17,807)
ABC
Brisbane (26%), Darwin (23%), Townsville (18%), Cairns (10%) +3 others
344

$67K-$91K

($25,464)

$67K-$91K
($25,464)
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Sydney (36%), Hobart (23%), Perth (19%), Gold Coast (10%) +3 others
312

$75K-$91K

($29,440)

$75K-$91K
($29,440)
Rural Press Pty Ltd
Geelong (75%), Newcastle (71%), Sydney (44%), Albury (32%) +5 others
177

$56K-$71K

($10,222)

$56K-$71K
($10,222)
Last Updated April 22 2022
How many years does it take to become a Journalist?
Most candidates undertake an average of 4 years Arts, Media & Entertainment prior to being appointed as a Journalist.
Average Arts, Media & Entertainment required to become a Journalist
Last updated April 26 2024
Most candidates have on average 4 years working experience prior to becoming a Journalist.
Average Arts, Media & Entertainment required to become a Journalist
Last updated April 26 2024
Where are Journalist in Australia sourced from?
Journalist are sourced from
these companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Great Southern Press
iSentia
Nestle
The Daily Telegraph
Journalist are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
Monash University
University of New South Wales
University of Canberra
Deakin University
La Trobe University
Last updated April 26 2024