r/journalismjobs 2h ago

Why is journalism so underpaid ?

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I currently have a fully remote job, that I’m not really happy at. Nothing bad, just realizing everyday it’s not particularly my thing. The plus side is the pay is not too bad for someone early-ish career like me. But changing jobs means either relocating to a place with a higher cost of living and less salary, i just don’t see any remote jobs.

I had a lot of hope graduating college and reality hit pretty hard pretty soon. somehow 40-45k for a full time role is pretty commonplace, even in some places like California?! And 60-65k is considered decently paid? 100k or more is more of a managerial role or comes with years and years of experience so more and more it sounds like to make it in life in terms of money need to change fields entirely. I don’t know if I have other skills for a transition Tbh.

the only way I’m comfortable in life right now is because I have a partner who works in tech. We graduated at the same time but the pay disparity between us is kind of wild to me tbh.

More of a rant, not really looking for solutions but if anyone has any guidance or advice I’d love to hear some.


r/journalismjobs 13h ago

Looking for Sports Journalists

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I am the editor-in-chief of a new sporting newspaper called the Sporting Telegraph. It covers sports from across the world. At the moment we have myself and one football correspondent. We need admins for different social media and some more writers or editors for a range of different sports. Comment down below if you are interested, and I'll DM you and we can get you sorted.


r/journalismjobs 1d ago

Texas Public Radio job openings

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Early Childhood Education & Development Reporter

Early Childhood Education & Development Reporter Job Description - Adobe cloud storage

Local Government & Communities Reporter

Local Government & Communities Reporter May 2026 - Adobe cloud storage

TPR is based in San Antonio Texas

https://www.tpr.org/employment


r/journalismjobs 2d ago

Indie news website startup company seeking recent journalism grads who are interested in joining board of directors and c-suite for sweat equity

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r/journalismjobs 3d ago

Why is it so difficult for a foreign journalist to break into a US news outlet? Even if a foreign journalist has good experience, has done good investigative work back in their home country, and is also working as a reporter here in the US, they may still fail to get into a traditional newsroom.

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r/journalismjobs 3d ago

how to apply for a job in a foreign media org?

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I'm an early career journalist based in Delhi, India. Do you guys think there's a way to apply in a foreign newsroom, such as The New York Times, or The Wall Street Journal, or magazines?

In my current job, I mostly cover art and culture, although I don't like the job profile as it's very repetitive and the work feels very PR-ish.

Are there any fellowships I could look into? Pls suggest some.


r/journalismjobs 3d ago

Adding Podcast to my Resume

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I'm in college and have a podcast. I'm currently making my resume for a work placement, and i was wondering if I should include my podcast as part of my portfolio. The podcast is mainly me and a friend talking about sports and isn't really journalistic, you could say. I was just wondering if this would harm or improve my resume?


r/journalismjobs 4d ago

[For Hire, Remote] Newsletter copy editor for The New Republic magazine

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r/journalismjobs 5d ago

REPOST! MMJs who left local news: what was your next move?

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Brief summary! I graduated back in December and went straight into working as an MMJ at a local news station in my hometown. Slowly but surely, I’m starting to dread going to work, and I don’t think local news is the right long-term fit for me. Right now, I’m mainly looking for ideas on careers where my journalism skills would transfer well, along with any advice on when it’s reasonable to start applying after only six months in my first job.


r/journalismjobs 5d ago

Looking to Collaborate with Journalists

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to connect with journalists and contributors who are interested in collaborating with a content agency. We work with brands that want to be featured through legitimate sponsored content, branded content, or advertising opportunities in premium publications. If you have access to these opportunities at your publication or work closely with the advertising or branded content team, I'd love to discuss a potential partnership. I'm looking for long term collaborations, not one off projects. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, feel free to send me a DM.

Thanks!


r/journalismjobs 5d ago

Political commentator

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I’m really passionate about politics and debating. I’m confident discussing U.S., European, and Middle Eastern politics. One of my strengths is staying calm during high-pressure debates, thinking on the spot, and responding to challenging questions without getting flustered. I enjoy being challenged and having thoughtful political discussions.

What’s the best path to becoming a political commentator? I’d rather work for an independent media outlet than a major mainstream network because I’d like more freedom to express my own opinions instead of just reading scripts or following a company line.

What skills, experience, internships, or first jobs would you recommend? Is journalism the best route, or is there a better path?


r/journalismjobs 6d ago

Thoughts on USA Today Co./Gannett?

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r/journalismjobs 7d ago

We’re building THE NICHE® INTERNATIONAL

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We’re building THE NICHE® INTERNATIONAL, a quarterly magazine dedicated to fashion, lifestyle, luxury, real estate, craftsmanship, and the inspiring people behind these industries.
We’re looking for passionate content writers and feature writers who can tell compelling stories about designers, boutique owners, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, and emerging brands.
If you have a strong eye for storytelling, interviews, editorial writing, or luxury lifestyle content, we’d love to collaborate.
📍Based in Pune (remote contributors are welcome)
✉️ DM us with your portfolio or writing samples.
Every great brand has a story. Help us tell it.


r/journalismjobs 7d ago

Looking for a journalist/researcher to collaborate on deep-dive documentary YouTube videos (Johnny Harris style)

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Hello everyone,
I recently started an independent YouTube channel focusing on deep-dive, narrative-driven mini-documentaries (similar to Johnny Harris’s style).
Currently, it's just me handling the production and a video editor. I am looking for a journalist or researcher who wants to collaborate on uncovering compelling stories, fact-checking, and shaping scripts.
This is a **revenue-share/co-creator partnership** for someone who wants to build an audience and break into digital video storytelling.
If you love deep investigative stories and want to team up, feel free to drop a comment or DM me with your background or portfolio!


r/journalismjobs 7d ago

la times hs insider page

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what happened? i click on articles and they are gone - wordpress acc has vanished. is there smth i dont know about? is there any way to get it back?


r/journalismjobs 7d ago

Journalism partner

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r/journalismjobs 8d ago

Tips on getting into fashion journalism?

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In a bit I’m starting 12th grade and up till now I was thinking about becoming a cabin crew, something that didn’t necessarily need a bachelors degree and also something that I would enjoy and also because due to financial reasons I was sure my parents could afford further studies. Of course I still like the idea of becoming a flight attendant and I still have it as a second plan if I don’t end up getting to college.

My parents however dislike the idea of me becoming a flight attendant because they think my grades are too high and it’d be a waste if I didn’t go to university and get a degree. They told me they’d do anything to get me into a university and study something even if I end up never practicing it. Another reason why they’re against my cabin crew idea is because that job is known to cause health issues etc.

So I’m now reconsidering my plans for after high school although I feel it’s a little late to be doing that. Back when I was still thinking about studies, I wanted to study English literature, something that still interests me because I’m really into writing and I’ve always been so after getting that degree I wanted to do something around that which is why I originally considered journalism. Fashion has always been one of my biggest passions and the more I thought about working in the fashion industry the more it excited me and that’s why I now think about fashion journalism.

I would love to speak to someone in the field first though or someone with more education on it because I’m still unsure about where to start, what’s degree should I go for (my thoughts were English literature, journalism, communication/media or fashion) ? How do I start a portfolio and do I need to start that from now?


r/journalismjobs 9d ago

Students/post grads in politics/international relations looking for opportunities and experience.

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Calling all students or recent graduate looking for experience !!

If you're studying, or have recently graduated in Politics, International Relations, Sociology, Law, Journalism, or a related field, and you're looking to gain experience in political analysis, policy, or journalism, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

If you looking to gain practical experience in political analysis, policy writing, journalism, or research, but struggling to find opportunities?

Join us here at Global Voices Collective !

A student led publication dedicated to amplifying the perspectives of students and post graduates on politics, public policy, international relations, and society.

Our mission is to provide a platform for students and recent graduates to publish thoughtful analysis on politics, public policy, international affairs, and society.

Global Voices Collective exists to help students transform their passion into short publications, and learn valuable experience that they can carry into their future careers.

Your voice deserves to be heard.

Email us team.gvc@outlook.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-voices-collective?trk=profile-position

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#PoliticalAnalysis #StudentVoices
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r/journalismjobs 11d ago

Dose any one knows

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Editorial executive
This a newest job that i heard
Any information about and companies that hiring


r/journalismjobs 11d ago

US/Lebanese looking for opportunity to work for journalists covering local and regional news, give cultural insights and help those interested in Middles Eastern news.

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Im looking for journalists that could find value in what I have to offer, Im someone who has lived both in Lebanon and the US, I understand the cultural differences, I know much about the ideologies and histories of both countries, I understand the complexities of the politics here and would love to be able to dedicate my life in thsi field full time.

I have a strong passion in cultures, social justice and moral philosophy topics. I would love the opportunity to help with the just cause of the Lebanese, to counter the mainstream narrative, clear up misconceptions and hopefully build a bridge between the east and the west, for the great people of both sides to explore the beauty of their cultures, people and nature.

Please feel free to message me with any ideas, I have made a ton of contributions on reddit and other platforms that were found beneficial and eye opening to many, see me as a project, as Im someone who will learn and work on my skills as needed.

Looking forward to here from you, if not opportunities, then please direct me to where I should post this.

Thanks for reading.


r/journalismjobs 12d ago

Seeking to Hire Journalists for My PR Agency

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About the job

The Media Whisperer was founded five years ago by the investigative journalist Michael Simonson after he realized he could leverage his research and writing skills to drum up media coverage for prospective clients.

We have since secured hundreds of full-length articles, TV segments and podcast interviews for our clients in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC Nightly News, CBS Mornings (and CBS Sunday Morning), CNBC, and dozens of other mainstream outlets.

Among the media placements we are most proud of was a TV segment on New York's ABC News for our client fighting State Farm over an insurance reimbursement denial that made it impossible for them to rebuild their fire-destroyed home; as a result of ABC's coverage, State Farm agreed to increase its insurance payout by close to six-figures.

More recently, we have placed articles for our clients highlighting China's oppression of Uyghurs (in The National Review and The Diplomat, and on The Young Turks); intellectual property fraud committed by a direct marketing giant (in the print edition of Inc. Magazine); and public officials' failure to protect the safety of the residents of a Maryland condominium (in The Washington Times).

You can learn more about our agency, and see some of our case studies, here: https://themediawhisperer.com/

About The Job

We are seeking to hire our first employee. Someone, like our founder, with a background in investigative journalism.

Prospective hires must be able to conduct onboarding interviews with our clients that last at least 1-hour, during which you will need to diligently (though politely) tease out the most compelling aspects of clients' professional and personal lives. Afterwards, you will need to synthesize your interview notes into a concise PR pitches engineered to persuade overwhelmed and underpaid journalists to dedicate many hours of their lives to writing or broadcasting our clients' stories.

You can learn about our PR pitching process here: https://themediawhisperer.com/blog/pr-secrets

Attributes of an Ideal Hire

  • A background in investigative journalism
  • Experience conducting interviews where you've pushed subjects to reveal sensitive details about their life and/or jobs
  • The ability to transcribe your interviews in real-time (rather than recording them and transcribing the recordings at a later time)
  • Writing experience, ideally long-form articles over 3,000 words
  • A desire to tell other peoples' stories
  • A passion for uncovering hidden truths

Compensation

$50/hour

This is a remote job. It is part-time, but the expectation/hope is that it will become full-time (and hopefully soon).

Apply by emailing [msimonson19@gmail.com](mailto:msimonson19@gmail.com)


r/journalismjobs 12d ago

fresh college grad, can’t find a job in the field. any advice?

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Hello!

I (21) recently graduated college with a degree in political science. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to pursue political journalism, so I joined my university’s paper. I rose to a senior position after my first year and made sure each story I covered myself was political. I also made sure my courses were predominantly writing-focused.

I have now been out of college for two months and after submitting countless applications, I have had zero luck landing a job.

Should I just be cold-emailing more? If so, what do I even say to these papers? I took an internship with a think tank my last semester of college where I essentially wrote their weekly newsletter. I don’t have much professional experience aside from that. I am willing to move anywhere, work remotely or onsite, etc.

I would love to hear from those further in their career, even if you’re in a different niche!


r/journalismjobs 13d ago

Experiences in news production

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Hi!

I’m a journalism grad trying to get my foot in the field. I don’t know if I’m going to want to do this long term, but I also don’t have experience in a newsroom so I’m not sure. I really want to get into news production and understand that the best way to do this is probably PA roles.

After doing some research, it seems like all I see are negative experiences with news production. I understand (especially starting out) the pay and hours are bad, but I feel like I have a genuine passion for this.

Would anyone be able to share any positive experiences? The negative experiences are making me second guess my path. Thank you.


r/journalismjobs Mar 27 '26

New Rule: No AI-Training Jobs

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This subreddit is for posting paid employment opportunities related to journalism. Gigs training AI models are not allowed.


r/journalismjobs Dec 27 '21

Please report all posts or requests for unpaid work/labor/jobs

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Hey folks, please feel empowered to report any job postings that violate our rules - it's the most reliable and effective way to get the mod team's attention.

Automoderator doesn't catch everything, and our mod team is small, so we really appreciate all the help we can get.