How much does a News Director make in the United States? The average News Director salary in the United States is $132,198 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $118,249 and $153,862. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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News Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile News Director Salary $105,549 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile News Director Salary $118,249 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile News Director Salary $132,198 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile News Director Salary $153,862 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile News Director Salary $173,587 US February 26, 2024
25% $118,249 10% $105,549 90% $173,587 75% $153,862 $132,198 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a News Director ?

A news director is an individual at a broadcast station or network or a newspaper who is in charge of the news department. In local news, the news director is typically in charge of the entire news staff, including journalists, news presenters, photographers, copy writers, television producers, and other technical staff. The director also keeps track of how the show is going on, as well as talking to the producer to get things going. Typically, the only individual at a station/network or publication who wields more power than the news director is a general manager or company president....

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Hearst - Birmingham , AL
Job Description WVTM-TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for a Local News Anchor who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. In addition to credibility, and personality, you will be an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director. Responsibilities Anchor newscasts Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with polish, personality and purpose Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production Summar
- Today
WSLS 10, the Graham Media Group, Inc. owned / NBC affiliated station in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our News team. You’ll live and work in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, plus you're only a short drive to major metropolitan areas as well as beaches. WSLS 10 recently moved into a brand new state-of-the-art broadcast facility. We’re looking for an enterprise story-teller who thrives on reporting people driven stories on all platforms from broadcast to digital. Responsibilities: Write, shoot, produce and edit daily news stories, (PKG’s, VOSOT’s, VO’s) Work closely with News management and producers to cover pre-planned and breaking news. Establish and maintain key contacts for cultivating news stories. Produce content for all platforms including broadcast, web and social media. Qualifications: One year of successful reporting experience in a television news environment. Excellent writing and videography skills. Live reporting experience a m
- 1 day ago
WSLS 10, a Graham Media Group-owned/NBC affiliated station in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to join our award-winning news team. The Blue Ridge Mountains area of Virginia produce some of the most challenging, dynamic and unpredictable weather in the country. Our state-of-the-art broadcast facility allows us to create new content opportunities for audiences across a broad range of digital platforms. Responsiblities: Ideal candidates will be responsible for content on our weekend weathercasts both on-air and online. Your duties will include prompt action to severe weather outbreaks. Ideal candidate must possess proactive approach to alerting our community during disruptive and non-disruptive weather days. You must be able to produce a forecast that connects with viewers in a clear and concise manner. You will also engage our viewers on social media. Our team also works together to produce graphics, maps and contribute to digital content. You must also excel in repo
- 1 day ago
WVTF/Radio IQ seeks a Director of Content and Distribution to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is adept at coordinating daily operational functions to ensure audience-centered programming across various platforms. This role involves scheduling of diverse programming, promotions, and special broadcasts across both stations, encompassing all audio-delivery platforms. The ideal candidate will work closely with the News Director and General Manager to make critical programming decisions, ensuring the schedule is robust and includes specials and breaking news coverage. This position is responsible for extending the consistency and high quality of content for the listeners and users of the stations, addressing their queries, and managing concerns regarding external programming. Engaging regularly with the WVTF Radio IQ Engineering staff and liaising with Virginia Tech IT as necessary, this role supervises all hos
- 2 days ago
Gray Television - Cheyenne , WY
About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business. About KGWN: KGWN is a CBS Affiliate a top-rated station, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. KGWN is the market leader with viewers relying on news, weather, sports, and entertainment. You will have the opportunity to solve customers' marketing needs with dominant news programming, and comprehensive digital marketing tools, to sell top-shelf sports offerings like NFL, March Madness, PGA Golf, and CBS Programming. KGWN-TV is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a community along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Cheyenne is home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, the Capital City, and Cheyenne Frontier Da
- 3 days ago
Gray Television - Presque Isle , ME
About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. About WAGM: WAGM is a CBS and FOX affiliate, with the #1 rated 6PM News in the Nation! Bordering Canada to the north, east and west. We serve Aroostook County, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Here it is known simply as "The County". Enjoy the way life should be, here in the County. With its natural beauty; all four seasons offer new opportunities, from water sports on our numerous lakes, hiking and camping in Aroostook State Park, skiing Big Rock Mountain, or ATVing and snowmobiling our 2300 miles of groomed trails. Job Summary/Des
- 3 days ago

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