Desk Editor Salary in Decatur, AL

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How much does a Desk Editor make in Decatur, AL? The average Desk Editor salary in Decatur, AL is $72,035 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,385 and $82,116. 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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KSL TV Assignment Desk Editor (Part-time/On-Call)

KSL Broadcast Group - Salt Lake City , UT

The Assignment Desk Editor will gather, disperse and coordinate coverage of news across all of the DMC platforms and act as the central hub of the newsroom for gathering and providing information and ...

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Assignment Desk Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group - Salt Lake City , UT

KUTV, Utah's news source on your phone, tablet, and TV, is seeking an Assignment Desk Editor to join our growing team and support all facets of our news department. This is a hybrid position that ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 55 days ago

Assignment Desk Editor, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)

NBCUniversal - Phoenix , AZ

Job Description Telemundo Arizona (KTAZ) in Phoenix, AZ, is currently seeking an Assignment Editor. The successful candidate will assist in the efficient operation of the assignment desk. He/she will ...

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Express Desk Reporter, RI

Boston Globe Media Partners - Providence , RI

Work closely with editors and writers on the Express Desk in Boston, as well as with the Audience Development team to amplify and promote Rhode Island stories. * Monitor analytics and metrics to ...

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Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co. - South Bend , IN

Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages Working with the Assignment Desk to cover daily stories. Gathers and edits video and still pictures for digital platforms Working with reporters and ...

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Technical Writer/Editor

DEFTEC Corporation - Norfolk , VA

In coordination with procurement staff, review and update contract templates and desk guides to ... editor candidates. * Familiarity with acquisition publications, NATO or Nati

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What does a Desk Editor do?

Common responsibilities of a Desk Editor

Works as part of team with editors and other sub editors to ensure content moves rapidly to clients.

December 09, 2022

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various levels of authors, editors and desk editors.

May 11, 2023

Plans and edits online daily news and features stories, working directly with National Desk reporters, correspondents, editors and producers on digital stories.

November 11, 2022

Set up and coordinate live remotes inside and outside the building.

December 07, 2022

Assist and sometimes create the digital reporting on respective web pages and social media accounts.

January 25, 2023

Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news, environment.

February 24, 2023

Editing and managing video on digital platforms.

March 20, 2023

Provides representation of the National Desk in news meetings when needed.

March 30, 2023

Monitor emergency scanners and electronic/printed sources for news and disseminate the information to appropriate newsroom personnel.

April 25, 2023

Answer heavy phone call volume and research stories while successfully multitasking in a high pressure, tight deadline newsroom environment.

April 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Desk Editor in Decatur, AL

Average Base Salary

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63385

82116

72035

Average Total Cash Compensation

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64115

83432

73046

What is the average salary for Desk Editor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desk Editor in Decatur, AL. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $63,385 to $82,116 with the average base salary of $72,035. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,115 to $83,432 with the average total cash compensation of $73,046.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$72,035	$63,385 - $82,116
Bonus	$1,011	$731 - $1,316
Total Pay	$73,046	$64,115 - $83,432

* 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.

Desk Editor Salary Near Decatur, AL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL
CITY, STATE Tanner, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,499 - $82,264	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL
CITY, STATE Madison, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,388 - $84,711	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL
CITY, STATE Huntsville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,388 - $84,711	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL
CITY, STATE Florence, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,964 - $76,389	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,414 - $83,449	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,534 - $83,604	COMPARE TO Decatur, AL

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About Decatur, Alabama

The Tennessee River has traditionally been the northern border of the city and Morgan County, but a small portion of the city extends across the river into Limestone County between U.S. 31 and I-65. Major bodies of water in the city include Wheeler Lake, Flint Creek, Lake Morgan, and Chula Vista Lake, all estuaries of the Tennessee River. The city does extend to the other side of Flint Creek and the Refuge in the Indian Hills and Burningtree subdivision areas. There is also an inlet that extends one mile (2 km) into the city limits from Wheeler Lake called Dry Branch.[citation needed] The nort...

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About Decatur, Alabama The Tennessee River has traditionally been the northern border of the city and Morgan County, but a small portion of the city extends across the river....More

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