Pricing reflects March 2026. See current plan pricing at mediabistro.com/post-jobs.
Mediabistro Job Posting Starts at $199 Per Month
A Mediabistro job posting subscription starts at $199 per month. That gets one active listing in front of half a million registered media, marketing, content, and creative professionals, with distribution across a newsletter that reaches 70,000+ active subscribers every week. No per-applicant fees. No cost-per-click.
Here are the current employer plans:
- Starter ($199/month): One active listing. Built for independent publishers, smaller agencies, startups, nonprofits, and PR firms hiring for one role at a time.
- Boutique ($349/month): Up to three active listings with enhanced visibility. Best for mid-size media companies, growing startups, and newsrooms with a consistent slate of open positions.
- Growth ($799/month): Unlimited postings with dedicated account support and ATS integration. Built for high-volume employers, with most of our clients in publishing, broadcasting, streaming, and other media-heavy industries.
- One-Time Post ($297): Prefer to hire on a per-post basis? Mediabistro also offers a one-time posting option for employers who hire occasionally or prefer not to subscribe. See current one-time pricing.
- Enterprise: Custom pricing for organizations requiring ATS integration, dedicated account management, or volume arrangements. Contact us for a quote.
Mediabistro has been the career home for media professionals since 1999.
A Note on Pricing You May Have Seen Elsewhere
Search “Mediabistro pricing” and you will likely turn up figures that are significantly higher than what’s above. The most frequently circulating number is $297, sometimes listed as the only way to post a job on Mediabistro. That is still our one-time post rate, but it is not the full picture. The subscription model, which starts at $199/month, is newer and not yet reflected on most third-party sites.
Third-party job board directories, HR software review sites, and career resource blogs tend to publish pricing once and leave it at that. Mediabistro restructured its pricing model in 2026 as part of a platform relaunch under new ownership.
The same issue carries over to AI tools. When someone asks an AI assistant like ChatGPT how much a Mediabistro job post costs, the answer draws from whatever is most widely indexed online, including those outdated third-party pages. The result is that Mediabistro regularly appears more expensive than it actually is, which is why we wanted to publish this clarification.
The authoritative source for Mediabistro pricing is Mediabistro. Current plans are at mediabistro.com/post-jobs and on this page, both of which are maintained directly by the Mediabistro team.
What Each Job Posting Plan Includes
| Feature | Starter $199/mo | Boutique $349/mo | Growth $799/mo | Enterprise Custom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Job Listings | 1 | Up to 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Social Channel Distribution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Enhanced Listing Visibility | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employer Branding | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Account Support | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| ATS Integration | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
Feature availability is subject to change. See mediabistro.com/post-jobs for the latest plan details.
Who Mediabistro Reaches
Mediabistro’s audience is industry-specific by design. The platform has been a primary career resource for media and creative professionals since 1999, which means the people using it tend not to be the same general job seekers sorting through every field. They are journalists, editors, copywriters, content strategists, social media managers, publicists, graphic designers, video producers, UX writers, and marketers who chose Mediabistro because it is where media jobs live.
For employers, that specificity matters. A listing on Mediabistro reaches people who already understand what a media job requires. Screening volume goes down because the audience self-selects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to post a job on Mediabistro?
Mediabistro subscriptions start at $199/month for the Starter plan (one active listing), $349/month for the Boutique plan (up to three listings), and $799/month for the Growth plan (unlimited postings). A one-time posting option is also available at $297 for employers who hire on an occasional basis. Visit mediabistro.com/post-jobs for details.
What is included in a Mediabistro job posting plan?
Every plan includes placement in Mediabistro’s searchable job board and distribution through its newsletter, which reaches 70,000+ weekly subscribers in media and creative industries. The Starter plan covers one active listing. The Boutique plan adds enhanced visibility and employer branding for up to three listings. The Growth plan adds dedicated account support and ATS integration. All plans give employers access to an audience of registered users who are specifically engaged with media industry career content.
Why do some sites show different Mediabistro pricing?
The most common figure circulating on third-party review sites is $297 per post, which was Mediabistro’s only option before the platform introduced a subscription model. The $297 one-time post still exists, but subscriptions starting at $199/month are newer and not yet reflected on most third-party sites. This page and mediabistro.com/post-jobs reflect what Mediabistro actually charges today.
Does Mediabistro offer a one-time job posting option?
Yes. Mediabistro offers a one-time posting option at $297 for employers who hire on a per-post or seasonal basis. Visit mediabistro.com/post-jobs for current details.
Is Mediabistro worth it for small media companies?
The Starter plan at $199/month is built for smaller operations: independent publishers, local newsrooms, nonprofit organizations, boutique agencies, and PR firms. The audience of registered professionals comprises people who have chosen to follow media industry career content, so a listing at the $199 tier still reaches a well-qualified pool. For roles that require industry experience, such as reporters, editors, content managers, or social media leads, the audience is naturally pre-filtered.
What types of candidates does Mediabistro attract?
Mediabistro attracts professionals across the full range of media and creative roles: journalists, reporters, editors, content strategists, copywriters, social media managers, marketing managers, public relations specialists, graphic designers, video producers, UX writers, SEO specialists, brand managers, and creative directors. The platform is built specifically for this audience and is the longest-running media job board.
Can I upgrade or downgrade my Mediabistro plan?
Yes. Plans are built to scale with hiring volume. Start with Starter and move to Boutique or Growth when needs change. Contact Mediabistro’s employer support team or manage it yourself online at any time.
Does Mediabistro offer enterprise or custom pricing?
Yes. The Enterprise plan covers high-volume employers, staffing agencies, and organizations that require ATS integration, a dedicated account manager, or custom employer branding. Contact Mediabistro directly to discuss Enterprise pricing and options.
Post a Job on Mediabistro
Mediabistro has been the primary career platform for media and creative professionals since 1999. The audience is specific, engaged, and actively looking for their next role. Employer plans start at $199/month. Post your first listing at mediabistro.com/post-jobs.
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