The highest-paying media jobs in 2026

Ranked by median base salary, Communications Director is the highest-paying media role at $130K — about 66% above the $79K median across 6 media roles.

  1. 1
    Communications Director
    Media
    $130K/yr
  2. 2
    PR Manager
    Media
    $88K/yr
  3. 3
    Technical Writer
    Media
    $85K/yr
  4. 4
    Copywriter
    Media
    $72K/yr
  5. 5
    Journalist
    Media
    $62K/yr
  6. 6
    Podcast Producer
    Media
    $62K/yr

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