Assistant news director demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant news director gender statistics
39.4% of assistant news directors are women and 60.6% of assistant news directors are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Assistant news director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Assistant news director gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,914
Female income
$53,564
Assistant news director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant news director positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of assistant news directors are female.
Assistant news director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.71% | 36.29% |
| 2011 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2012 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2013 | 66.68% | 33.32% |
| 2014 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2015 | 64.21% | 35.79% |
| 2016 | 65.37% | 34.63% |
| 2017 | 64.89% | 35.11% |
| 2018 | 61.35% | 38.65% |
| 2019 | 64.53% | 35.47% |
| 2020 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2021 | 60.56% | 39.44% |
Assistant news director related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant news directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Assistant News Director | 61% | 39% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Assistant news director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant news directors is White, which makes up 76.8% of all assistant news directors. Comparatively, 8.4% of assistant news directors are Hispanic or Latino and 6.2% of assistant news directors are Asian.
- White, 76.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.4%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Assistant news director race
| Assistant news director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Assistant news director race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant news director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant news director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.86% | 4.05% | 5.54% | 8.15% |
| 2011 | 82.03% | 4.06% | 4.37% | 7.93% |
| 2012 | 81.54% | 4.21% | 4.65% | 7.63% |
| 2013 | 78.72% | 4.99% | 5.54% | 7.68% |
| 2014 | 79.72% | 4.14% | 5.75% | 7.92% |
| 2015 | 78.38% | 4.59% | 5.74% | 8.66% |
| 2016 | 78.43% | 4.60% | 5.56% | 8.80% |
| 2017 | 78.44% | 4.71% | 5.64% | 8.14% |
| 2018 | 78.50% | 4.11% | 6.19% | 8.31% |
| 2019 | 77.70% | 3.98% | 6.59% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 75.80% | 3.83% | 5.94% | 9.12% |
| 2021 | 76.76% | 3.69% | 6.24% | 8.42% |
Assistant news director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant news directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant news directors have the lowest average salary at $50,729.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,850 |
| White | $51,379 |
| Black or African American | $50,729 |
| Asian | $55,222 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,529 |
Average assistant news director age
See how the average age of assistant news directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant news director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 42.5 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 36 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 31 |
Assistant news director age breakdown
The average age of assistant news directors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the assistant news director population.
Assistant news director age breakdown
| Assistant News Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Assistant news director educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant news directors is bachelor's degree, with 82% of assistant news directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 8% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 82%
- Associate, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Assistant news directors by degree level
| Assistant news director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 82% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Assistant news director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant news directors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $64,328 annually. With a Master's degree, assistant news directors earn a median annual income of $60,187 compared to $54,940 for assistant news directors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,187 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,940 |
| Doctorate Degree | $64,328 |
Assistant news director employment statistics
Most assistant news directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where assistant news directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant news directors work.
Assistant news director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Assistant news director jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant news director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant news directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant news director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 6% |
Assistant news director jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant news directors are media, education and government.
Assistant news director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 60% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Assistant news director turnover and employment statistics
Assistant news director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant news directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant news director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant news director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 5.63% |
| 2015 | 4.60% |
| 2016 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 3.44% |
| 2018 | 4.10% |
| 2019 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 5.60% |
| 2021 | 5.26% |
Average assistant news director tenure
The average assistant news director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 457 assistant news directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant news director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Assistant news director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant news directors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | 53 |
| Communications Associate | 12.01% | 21,721 |
| Assistant News Director | 12.38% | - |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar assistant news director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | 53 |
| Communications Associate | 12.01% | 21,721 |
| Freelance Translator | 14.90% | 1,162 |
| Television Writer | 16.36% | 10,231 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant news directors
- Spanish, 81.8%
- French, 18.2%
Assistant news director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.8% |
| French | 18.2% |
