News Editor Salary in Eugene, Oregon

How much does a News Editor make in Eugene, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Editor in Eugene, OR is $79,327. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,988 to $89,887, with most professionals earning between $61,485 and $99,500.

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Post daily to all digital platforms and social media including attaching images and streaming video.

December 10, 2022

Attend practice-area meetings and conferences when possible.

December 25, 2022

Collaborate with the managing editor and fellow senior editors to build the workflows necessary to ensure WBEZ is responsive to daily news across platforms, while showcasing our distinctive enterprise journalism.

January 21, 2023

Provide regular and actionable feedback to staff to improve overall journalistic quality and workflow efficiency.

March 23, 2023

Assist video editor/TOC in editing and preparing video for newscasts as assigned using server-based editing and playback system.

March 25, 2023

Operate within a dedicated budget to support departmental goals and maximize resources by prioritizing projects and suggesting smart, strategic decisions.

March 30, 2023

Build and manage a roster of freelance writers to help generate political, economic, social/cultural, and science/tech consumer-focused content.

April 16, 2023

Edit materials to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using on-location facilities or any other location required.

April 23, 2023

Demonstrate the ability to write and edit publishable articles or columns with attention to grammar, The Associated Press style, spelling, clarity, accuracy, and thorough reporting.

April 29, 2023

Participate in developing and executing market engagement plan for each product to ensure consistent feedback flow on content direction and market focus.

May 03, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Editor in Eugene, OR

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

69988

89887

79327

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

70608

91361

80290

What is the average salary for News Editor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Editor in Eugene, OR. The base salary for News Editor ranges from $69,988 to $89,887 with the average base salary of $79,327. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,608 to $91,361 with the average total cash compensation of $80,290.

View Average Salary for News Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$79,327	$69,988 - $89,887
Bonus	$963	$620 - $1,475
Total Pay	$80,290	$70,608 - $91,361

* 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.

News Editor Salary Near Eugene, OR

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Springfield, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,660 - $88,181	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Corvallis, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,248 - $87,653	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Albany, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,288 - $87,704	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Salem, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,057 - $88,691	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Bend, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,038 - $87,382	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR
CITY, STATE Oregon City, OR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,562 - $93,192	COMPARE TO Eugene, OR

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About Eugene, Oregon

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.74 square miles (113.29 km2), of which 43.72 square miles (113.23 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water. Eugene is at an elevation of 426 feet (130 m). To the north of downtown is Skinner Butte. Northeast of the city is the Coburg Hills. Spencer Butte is a prominent landmark south of the city. Mount Pisgah is southeast of Eugene and includes Mount Pisgah Arboretum and Howard Buford Recreation Area, a Lane County Park. Eugene is surrounded by foothills and forests to the south, east, and west, while t...

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