Desk Editor Salary in Meridian, MS

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How much does a Desk Editor make in Meridian, MS? The average Desk Editor salary in Meridian, MS is $68,694 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,445 and $78,307. 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, 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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Job #4144 Assignment Editor - Part Time

WHDH-TV - Boston , MA

7NEWS in Boston is looking for a motivated assignment editor who thrives in a fast-paced, breaking ... A minimum of two years of assignment desk experience preferred. Knowledge of Boston and New England ...

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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 Meridian, MS

Average Base Salary

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60445

78307

68694

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61141

79562

69658

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 Meridian, MS. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $60,445 to $78,307 with the average base salary of $68,694. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,141 to $79,562 with the average total cash compensation of $69,658.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,694	$60,445 - $78,307
Bonus	$964	$697 - $1,255
Total Pay	$69,658	$61,141 - $79,562

* 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 Meridian, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,298 - $75,525	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,747 - $77,403	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS
CITY, STATE Tuscaloosa, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,106 - $83,049	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS
CITY, STATE Jackson, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,201 - $79,286	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS
CITY, STATE Georgiana, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,773 - $78,732	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS
CITY, STATE Mobile, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,234 - $81,921	COMPARE TO Meridian, MS

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About Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian is the sixth largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is 93 mi (150 km) east of Jackson, Mississippi; 154 mi (248 km) southwest of Birmingham, Alabama; 202 mi (325 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana; and 231 mi (372 km) southeast of Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1860, at the junction of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad and Southern Railway of Mississippi, Meridian built an economy based on the railways and go...

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About Meridian, Mississippi Meridian is the sixth largest city in the state of Mississippi, United States. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of th....More

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