Desk Editor Salary in Rockford, IL

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How much does a Desk Editor make in Rockford, IL? The average Desk Editor salary in Rockford, IL is $75,533 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $66,462 and $86,102. 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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Freelance Desk Editor - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal - Stamford , CT

As a desk editor, you will be a key part of the NBC Sports digital operation, handling video publishing and presentation of live streams across multiple properties, including NFL, Golf, Olympic and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

Assignment Desk Editor

Weigel Broadcasting Co. - Milwaukee , WI

WDJT-TV, Weigel Broadcasting's CBS affiliate in Milwaukee Wisconsin, is searching for an Assignment Desk Editor. A successful candidate must be extremely organized with an aptitude for logistics and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 53 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago

Associate Editor- Market Reporter and Analyst

TSR Consulting Services, Inc. - Houston , TX

The market reporter work closely with the news desk, the Managing Editor, and others to identify and write insightful news stories and demonstrate a strong sense of what news our readers want to see

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Video Editor

Cardone Ventures - Scottsdale , AZ

POSITION SUMMARY As a Video Editor, you will serve as the official editor for all things Cardone ... Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY As an equal ...

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Associate Editor, Metals Markets #: 24-02449

HireTalent - Diversity Staffing & Recruiting Firm - Houston , TX

The market reporter work closely with the news desk, the Managing Editor, and others to identify and write insightful news stories and demonstrate a strong sense of what news our readers want to see

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

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 Rockford, IL

Average Base Salary

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86102

75533

Average Total Cash Compensation

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87483

76591

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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for Desk Editor ranges from $66,462 to $86,102 with the average base salary of $75,533. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,230 to $87,483 with the average total cash compensation of $76,591.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,533	$66,462 - $86,102
Bonus	$1,059	$767 - $1,381
Total Pay	$76,591	$67,230 - $87,483

* 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 Rockford, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,384 - $86,001	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Elgin, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,601 - $91,463	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Hoffman Estates, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,142 - $92,165	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Aurora, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,155 - $92,181	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Madison, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,656 - $86,352	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL
CITY, STATE Wheaton, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,576 - $91,431	COMPARE TO Rockford, IL

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About Rockford, Illinois

Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is the county seat of Winnebago County (a small portion of the city is located in Ogle County). The largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area, Rockford is the third-largest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the United States According to 2010 U.S. Census Data, the City of Rockford had a population of 152,871, with an outlying metropolitan area population of 348,360. The City of Rockford's population is 147,051...

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