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News Director

Average News Director Salary in New York, New York

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$100,000
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Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$72k
MEDIAN
$100k
75%
$165k

The average salary for a News Director is $100,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$72k - $165k
Total Pay
$76k - $165k
(last updated May 18 2017)
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What Do News Directors Do?

News Director Tasks
  • Oversee daily operations, including setting schedules and prioritizing stories.
  • Enforce ethical standards and monitor news to ensure high quality.
  • Evaluate and ensure a broad coverage of news stories to meet strategic goals.
  • Conceptualize and evaluate article pitches to direct creation of news stories.
  • Hire staff, train them in standards and evaluate their performance.
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Common Health Benefits for a News Director

Medical
67%
Dental
33%
Vision
33%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for News Directors

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 1 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About News Directors

What is the highest pay for News Directors in New York?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a News Director in New York is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for News Directors in New York?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a News Director in New York is $NaN / year

How can News Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a News Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a News Director that oversees more junior News Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.
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