Digital Editor Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Digital Editor make in Chicago, IL? The average Digital Editor salary in Chicago, IL is $53,631 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,292 and $57,514. 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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Assistant Digital Editor

Boston Globe Media Partners - Boston , MA

The Assistant Digital Editor is a versatile journalist who works to drive audience growth and engagement for Globe Opinion across multiple platforms. This editor will collaborate with our journalists ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 15 days ago

Digital Editor

Russell Tobin - Remote , OR

An American Image Sharing and Social Media Service is looking for a contract REMOTE Digital Content Editor. Contract: 12 Months Location: Remote Pay: $35-50/ hourly depending on experience We're ...

ZipRecruiter - 51 days ago

Photo & Video Editor

Realty Plans - Stamford , CT

We are seeking an Associate Digital Editor to join our team! You will be tasked with editing various forms of media and create graphics to meet both commercial and promotional needs. Our Firm: Is ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Senior Technology Editor - Digital Magazine

Society of Petroleum Engineers - Houston , TX

THE JOB TITLE Senior Technology Editor - Digital Magazine THE LOCATION Houston - flexible hybrid, mostly remote but must live in Texas and preferably within occasional commuting distance to our ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago

Digital Photo Editor

CS3 Photography - Orlando , FL

SUMMARY STATEMENT The Digital Photo Editor will manage the daily workflow of pictures coming in from multiple clients (via email, FTP and cloud based storage). The photo editor will be responsible ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Weekend Writer/Editor, E! News Digital, Editorial

NBCUniversal - New York , NY

News is looking for an experienced, passionate candidate to join the NY digital news team in a hybrid weekend writer/editor role. This person will be responsible for writing and publishing content ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago

What does a Digital Editor do?

Common responsibilities of a Digital Editor

Collaborate with deputy editors and business development team to drive further engagement through targeted emails, content analysis, analytics, and advertising, especially related to signature sponsored campaigns and development of other campaigns.

March 13, 2023

Develop and execute content strategy aligned with Digital vision for the brand, as established by the Founder and Editorial Director and as managed by the Editor in Chief.

May 02, 2023

Lead a team of User Experience (UX) Writers and partner with diverse subject matter experts to develop and oversee the execution of a digital content strategy and calendar.

May 12, 2023

Participate in the review and development of marketing tools and strategies for all association initiatives (publications, research, technology, educational programming, and the marketing of memberships and member services).

January 18, 2023

Manages project launch with vendors, setting resource plans, workflow, schedule, and quality expectations.

September 26, 2022

Demonstrates working knowledge of learner-centered or adult learning principles, health literacy, and/or Plain Language Principles is necessary for all education and training content development.

December 11, 2022

Understand and follow closely the latest in fan engagement data and key performance metrics to optimize content creation and distribution to fans.

February 03, 2023

Create instructor support materials (instructor guide, lesson plans, test bank, PowerPoint) that address course pathways and are supported by sound pedagogical learning practices.

February 25, 2023

Review clinical metadata to confirm adherence to established editorial policies and industry standard ontologies/clinical terminology, and providing final clinical review of content.

March 04, 2023

Monitor engagement and performance of featured content (daily, weekly, monthly) using analytics tools, leveraging insights to make decisions on editorial content.

April 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Digital Editor in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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51292

57514

53631

Average Total Cash Compensation

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58614

54648

What is the average salary for Digital Editor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Digital Editor in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Digital Editor ranges from $51,292 to $57,514 with the average base salary of $53,631. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,395 to $58,614 with the average total cash compensation of $54,648.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$53,631	$51,292 - $57,514
Bonus	$1,017	$103 - $1,100
Total Pay	$54,648	$51,395 - $58,614

* 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.

Digital Editor Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,580 - $57,837	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,580 - $57,837	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,521 - $57,772	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,561 - $57,815	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,561 - $57,815	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,406 - $56,521	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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