How much does a Political Editor make in San Francisco, CA? The average Political Editor salary in San Francisco, CA is $80,871 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $72,216 and $91,897. 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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What is a Political Editor?

A Political Editor is responsible for overseeing and managing the coverage of political news and events for a media organization. This includes assigning and editing stories, analyzing political developments, and providing editorial guidance to reporters and writers. The Political Editor also works closely with other editors and journalists to ensure accurate and balanced reporting, and may be involved in writing opinion pieces or editorials on political issues. Additionally, the Political Editor may be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with political sources and experts to ensure comprehensive and insightful coverage of political topics. This role requires a deep understanding of political issues, strong editorial skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.

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Job Openings for Political Editor in San Francisco, CA
Courier Newsroom, Inc. - New York , NY
The UpNorth News Political Correspondent will report to the National Political Editor. This is a remote position within the state, but the strong preference is for someone located in Madison
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 48 days ago
Lucas Media Company - Chino Hills , CA
I am a new entrepreneur looking for a personal videographer/editor to work fully for me. You must ... controversial political content, red pill content, politics, hip hop culture, pop culture, and ...
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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - Washington , DC
Assistant Editor Communications The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a renowned ... Our authors come from around the world, and their topics cover a full spectrum of political and ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Georgia Office of Legislative Counsel - Atlanta , GA
Legal Editor The Georgia Office of Legislative Counsel is accepting applications for one or more ... with a political faction or persons related to members of the General Assembly or Executive or ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Metro Publishing Inc. - Santa Cruz , CA
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science or English, or comparable experience A minimum of three years related experience Working ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago
Go Big Media - Atlanta , GA
Job Summary As a Senior Video Editor, you will play a pivotal role in our team, working on political advertisements that drive debate and help our clients achieve their campaign goals. You will be ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago
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What is the average salary for Political Editor in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Political Editor in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Political Editor ranges from $72,216 to $91,897 with the average base salary of $80,871. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,763 to $93,993 with the average total cash compensation of $81,784.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,871 $72,216 - $91,897
Bonus $913 $546 - $2,097
Total Pay $81,784 $72,763 - $93,993
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,216 - $91,897 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Berkeley, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,483 - $89,691 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,483 - $89,691 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Vallejo, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,995 - $82,707 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,368 - $89,544 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,565 - $83,433 COMPARE TO San Francisco, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Political Director LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $86,519 MAXIMUM SALARY $116,468
JOB TITLE Political Organizer LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $64,832 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,319
JOB TITLE Political Scientist LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $71,314 MAXIMUM SALARY $82,843
JOB TITLE Political Coordinator LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $46,571 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,177
JOB TITLE Political Reporter LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $51,650 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,094
JOB TITLE Political Writer LOCATION San Francisco, CA MINIMUM SALARY $50,185 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,548
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