How much does a News Director make in New Jersey? The average News Director salary in New Jersey is $145,234 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $129,909 and $169,032. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
News Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile News Director Salary $115,955 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile News Director Salary $129,909 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile News Director Salary $145,234 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile News Director Salary $169,032 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile News Director Salary $190,698 NJ March 26, 2024
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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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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $149,740 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $152,390 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $152,522 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $149,607 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $154,775 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $149,740 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $147,487 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $148,679 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $152,522 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $149,740 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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KNKX Pubic Radio - Seattle , WA
Job Description Job Description KNKX Public Media Position Title: News Director Department: Programming Department Reports To: Director of Content Salary Range: $90,000- $100,000 About us: At KNKX we work hard to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected. Employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers, and help build trust in public media. KNKX is a Puget Sound area public media company, dedicated to bringing jazz, blues, regional news, and NPR programs to the Northwest and beyond. As an independent dual-format station, KNKX employees are energized in their mission to provide the very best service to an audience of nearly a million on-air and online, to engage closely with community members and the public media industry to constantly improve and innovate, and to present music and stories that educate, inspire, and expand horizons. KNKX offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits packa
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AIR Media - Seattle , WA
**WESAT Host/Producer** Posted: October 26, 2021 **Location** **Opportunity Type** **Compensation** 62,000-72,000 **GENERAL DESCRIPTION:** The WESAT host/reporter has two key responsibilities: hosting Weekend Edition Saturday and also contributing daily and enterprise stories for both broadcast and the web. This person will help conceive ways to put their own stamp on the look and feel of WESAT. This person will also have an opportunity to craft their own beat and be part of a small reporting team that produces and reports compelling content within two hours, two days or two weeks, depending on the assignment. The host will work Tuesday-Saturday out of either the Seattle or Tacoma stations; this is not a remote position. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Anchors Weekend Edition Saturday, preparing and delivering timely and accurate local newscasts that reflect a range of subject matter and geographic diversity. The goal is to make sure the newscasts flow well in and out o
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Spectrum Technical Director - Spectrum News Louisville , Kentucky Apply Now Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for news and media? Do you want to help keep local communities informed? Apply to be a Technical Director at Spectrum News.Part of Charter Communications,Spectrum News (https://corporate.charter.com/spectrum-networks) is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via theSpectrum News app (http://spectrumnewsapp.com/) and connected television. Were committed to providing viewers with 24-hour newsno matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile AppBE PART OF THE CONNECTIONAsTechnical D
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Klkn-tv - Lincoln , NE
Channel 8 KLKN-TV is looking for Weekend Meteorologist to join our Storm Alert Team.It is not just the cost of living that is amazing here, the weather here is priceless too!We are looking for people who can track and forecast severe weather year-round in our market, tell compelling weather stories during slow weather periods and will be comfortable, relaxed in their delivery and presentation. You will Forecast weather for station broadcasts on weekends Cover severe weather accurately, and urgently without causing unnecessary worry for viewers Post weather updates online and on social media You have Have a degree in Meteorology or a related field Strong interest in covering severe weather Familiar with TWC Max platform preferred An appreciation for a fast-paced environment Willing to work various shifts You will receive Competitive salary Exceptional growth opportunities Please send your resume and reel to KLKN-TV, Attn.: Steffani Nolte News Director, 3240 S. 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 6
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Nbcuniversal - Hartford , CT
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, a
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WSLS 10 - Roanoke , VA
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
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