Assistant news editor demographics and statistics in the US
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Assistant news editor gender statistics
52.2% of assistant news editors are women and 47.8% of assistant news editors are men.
- Female, 52.2%
- Male, 47.8%
Assistant news editor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% |
| Male | 47.8% |
Assistant news editor gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,165
Female income
$51,728
Assistant news editor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in assistant news editor positions over time. Currently, 52.2% of assistant news editors are female.
Assistant news editor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.17% | 48.83% |
| 2011 | 52.18% | 47.82% |
| 2012 | 54.44% | 45.56% |
| 2013 | 54.43% | 45.57% |
| 2014 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
| 2015 | 51.71% | 48.29% |
| 2016 | 52.98% | 47.02% |
| 2017 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2018 | 48.65% | 51.35% |
| 2019 | 52.06% | 47.94% |
| 2020 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2021 | 47.83% | 52.17% |
Assistant news editor related jobs gender ratio
We compared assistant news editors 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 Editor | 48% | 52% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Assistant news editor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among assistant news editors is White, which makes up 76.3% of all assistant news editors. Comparatively, 8.1% of assistant news editors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of assistant news editors are Asian.
- White, 76.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Assistant news editor race
| Assistant news editor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Assistant news editor race and ethnicity over time
See how assistant news editor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Assistant news editor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.36% | 3.93% | 6.53% | 7.82% |
| 2011 | 81.53% | 3.94% | 5.36% | 7.61% |
| 2012 | 81.04% | 4.10% | 5.64% | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 78.21% | 4.88% | 6.52% | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 79.22% | 4.02% | 6.73% | 7.60% |
| 2015 | 77.87% | 4.47% | 6.72% | 8.34% |
| 2016 | 77.93% | 4.49% | 6.55% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 77.94% | 4.60% | 6.63% | 7.81% |
| 2018 | 77.99% | 4.00% | 7.18% | 7.99% |
| 2019 | 77.19% | 3.86% | 7.58% | 9.07% |
| 2020 | 75.30% | 3.71% | 6.93% | 8.79% |
| 2021 | 76.25% | 3.57% | 7.23% | 8.10% |
Assistant news editor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian assistant news editors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american assistant news editors have the lowest average salary at $49,272.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,110 |
| White | $49,837 |
| Black or African American | $49,272 |
| Asian | $53,157 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,560 |
Average assistant news editor age
See how the average age of assistant news editors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Assistant news editor 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 editor age breakdown
The average age of assistant news editors is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the assistant news editor population.
Assistant news editor age breakdown
| Assistant News Editor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 15% |
Assistant news editor educational attainment
The most common degree for assistant news editors is bachelor's degree, with 88% of assistant news editors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 5% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 88%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Assistant news editors by degree level
| Assistant news editor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 88% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Assistant news editor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, assistant news editors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,932 annually. With a Master's degree, assistant news editors earn a median annual income of $57,412 compared to $52,915 for assistant news editors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,915 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,932 |
Assistant news editor employment statistics
Most assistant news editors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where assistant news editors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where assistant news editors work.
Assistant news editor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Assistant news editor jobs by company type
Employees with the assistant news editor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most assistant news editors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Assistant news editor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Assistant news editor jobs by industry
The most common industries for assistant news editors are media, education and manufacturing.
Assistant news editor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 48% |
| Education | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Assistant news editor turnover and employment statistics
Assistant news editor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for assistant news editors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Assistant news editor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Assistant news editor 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 editor tenure
The average assistant news editor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 751 assistant news editors resumes in Zippia's database.
Assistant news editor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Assistant news editor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of assistant news editors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Reporter | 10.10% | 16,366 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Media Promoter | 12.01% | 8,233 |
| Assistant News Editor | 12.38% | - |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Junior Copywriter | 16.36% | 12,091 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar assistant news editor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Reporter | 10.10% | 16,366 |
| Radio Artist | 10.34% | 5,769 |
| Media Promoter | 12.01% | 8,233 |
| Interpretive Program Coordinator | 14.90% | 75,160 |
| Junior Copywriter | 16.36% | 12,091 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by assistant news editors
The most common foreign language among assistant news editors is Spanish at 36.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.7% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.2%.
- Spanish, 36.2%
- French, 21.7%
- Mandarin, 7.2%
- Chinese, 5.8%
- Korean, 5.8%
- Other, 23.3%
Assistant news editor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.2% |
| French | 21.7% |
| Mandarin | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 5.8% |
| Korean | 5.8% |
| Other | 23.3% |
