Content Director Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Content Director make in Washington, DC? The average Content Director salary in Washington, DC is $178,039 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $163,214 and $195,275. 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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Social Strategy & Content Director

Jellyfish - Los Angeles , CA

Job Description The salary range for this position is $130,000-160,000 Reporting to our VP, Content, we've got an exciting opportunity for a Social Content Director to join our Emmy Award-winning ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

Sr. Director, Brand and Content Marketing, Games

Skybound Entertainment - Los Angeles , CA

The Sr. Director of Brand and Content Marketing will be the architect for our creative marketing strategy as well as the lead strategist in our efforts to engage the wider gaming community for our ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Manager, Content Strategist (Snapchat Team)

Studio 71, LP - Beverly Hills , CA

... content directed at the Gen-Z audience · Proven ability to use analytical skills to quickly evaluate business opportunities · Must be able to organize business objectives and maintain quality ...

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Director, Content Marketing

Pitcher - Denver , CO

For our Sales & Marketing Team we are looking for a Director, Content Marketing (US based) Position Overview: The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in content creation across a range ...

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Director of Music Content

KCRW Inc - Santa Monica , CA

Director of Music Content Who we are KCRW aims to build a strong community through music discovery for music fans in Los Angeles and around the world, as well as to serve as a platform for artists ...

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Freelance Content Producer/Director - Beauty Video

TubeScience - Los Angeles , CA

Freelance Content Producer/Director (Beauty) What You'll Do The role of the Freelance Content Producer/Director (Beauty) is to generate social media video assets to use in ad creative. They are ...

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Demonstrate a deep commitment to equity and an openness to exploring own identity and engaging in ongoing learning conversations about equity and anti-racism.

November 19, 2022

Drives the exhibition development process including cross-departmental exhibit content meetings, exhibition content development, research, writing, editing, translation, and proof-reading of exhibition labels, interpretive media, and any other exhibition interpretive content, articles and professional papers.

November 23, 2022

Manage content publishing program, including conceptualization, design, writing, editing, production, and dissemination of the foundation's major publications and strategic communications content including print and multimedia program content and initiatives, Web site content, books and magazines, and dissemination tools such as newsletters, podcasts, live stream and video.

January 22, 2023

Collaborate with Chief Communication Officer and Program Communication Officers to envision, strategize and develop appropriate content for Corporation and Program initiatives, papers, and events, and ideas which are a priority for dissemination.

January 31, 2023

Assist with emerging focus on website content, specifically continuing work on search engine optimization of specific pages and areas.

January 31, 2023

Develop standards, processes and best practices (both human and technological) for content creation, distribution, maintenance, content retrieval and content repurposing, including the real-time implementation of content strategies.

February 14, 2023

Support the Market Manager by leading the day-to-day management of station programming including, but not limited to, managing productivity, cost, technology, and production capabilities, and protecting the station from FCC infringements of on-air conduct.

February 17, 2023

Provides leadership for the department, creates a motivating environment, develops and implements departmental processes, policies and quality standards consistent with the Aquarium's mission, goals and strategic plan.

March 23, 2023

Lead and inspire the development of first-class content by the Content/Editorial team along with other production means inclusive of videos, infographics, blogs, and data visualization in order to ensure optimal delivery of content to target audiences across multiple channels.

April 05, 2023

Create, edit, and proofread compelling content to ensure consistency and accuracy while adhering to Associated Press and College branding and style guidelines.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Content Director in Washington, DC

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163214

195275

178039

Average Total Cash Compensation

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176047

229321

199068

What is the average salary for Content Director in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Content Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Content Director ranges from $163,214 to $195,275 with the average base salary of $178,039. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $176,047 to $229,321 with the average total cash compensation of $199,068.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$178,039	$163,214 - $195,275
Bonus	$21,029	$12,833 - $34,046
Total Pay	$199,068	$176,047 - $229,321

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Content Director Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,243 - $195,310	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,243 - $195,310	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,243 - $195,310	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,900 - $194,900	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,243 - $195,310	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,243 - $195,310	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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