News Editor Salary in Jackson, Mississippi

How much does a News Editor make in Jackson, MS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Editor in Jackson, MS is $70,452. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,157 to $79,829, with most professionals earning between $54,605 and $88,368.

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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 Jackson, MS

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

62157

79829

70452

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62708

81139

71307

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 Jackson, MS. The base salary for News Editor ranges from $62,157 to $79,829 with the average base salary of $70,452. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,708 to $81,139 with the average total cash compensation of $71,307.

View Average Salary for News Editor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,452	$62,157 - $79,829
Bonus	$855	$551 - $1,310
Total Pay	$71,307	$62,708 - $81,139

* 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 Jackson, MS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Greenville, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,157 - $79,829	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS 0%
CITY, STATE Hattiesburg, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,094 - $78,465	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,975 - $79,596	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Monroe, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,968 - $80,871	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,709 - $84,391	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,612 - $76,561	COMPARE TO Jackson, MS

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About Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the eastern border of the city. A small portion of the city containing Tougaloo College lies in Madison County, bounded on the west by Interstate 220 and on the east by U.S. Route 51 and Interstate 55. An unconnected section of the city surrounds Jackson–Evers International Airport in Rankin County. In the 2010 census, only 622 of the city's residents lived in Madison County, and only 1 lived within the city limits in Rankin County. The city is bordered t...

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