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How much $$ would you make with a journalism job? Like wiriting articles for a popular magazine?

I'd love to write for a magazine, preferably a popular women's magazine or a travel magazine. How much money would you make doing this? I know that I would most likely be living in a big, expensive city like NYC and I'm just wondering if this job pays well or not. Thanks!

Public Comments

1. It depends. Some writers get paid very very well. Most writers get paid only for the stories they write and get paid rather moderately or low paid. The headline grabbers can make thousands or more on one article. I woudl not expect this kind of money going into the business, though.
2. lots
3. That's a tough question, because there is such a wide range of salaries. EVERYONE wants to write for magazines, to the point where most of the big ones are swamped with ideas and applications and resumes. The demand far exceeds the supply. There are a variety of levels of writing involved. Some magazines have staff writers, hired from a variety of sources. Not too many people get overly rich that way (George Will, columnist for Newsweek, makes a very good living, for example, as does Rick Reillly of Sports Illustrated), but for those on the masthead it's a solid paycheck. Then there are well-known freelancers, who have several published articles in their pocket and are known to some editors. Their ideas are at least looked at. Payment for stories can range from a couple of hundred dollars to low four figures (although the high end is rather unusual). To use a silly (because it's so off the scale) example, Stephen King certainly is well paid for his biweekly column on the back page of Entertainment Weekly. It's tough to even get that high on the list though. The pay scale for articles depends on length and magazine circulation, and could be as low as $50-100 for a story or short item. By the way, some magazines have instructions and guidelines for writers. Write them through Web sites and ask. Don't be discouraged. If you good, people will notice. The best tip: be willing to start small and build up a portfolio, and don't worry about payments. And don't quit your day job.
4. Entry level magazine editorial positions pay less than $30,000 a year. There are relatively few positions on popular women's magazines and travel magazines, but many, many well qualified people are applying for those jobs. Lots of magazines are published in Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Atlanta, and other cities that are more affordable than New York City. To get an idea of salaries, go the Folio magazine's annual survey of editorial salaries at www.foliomag.com. If you still are interested, get a degree in English, communications or journalism, then start sending out resumes. You can see what employers are looking for at www.journalismjobs.com or www.mediabistro.com.