News director demographics and statistics in the US
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News director gender statistics
37.6% of news directors are women and 62.4% of news directors are men.
- Male, 62.4%
- Female, 37.6%
News director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.4% |
| Female | 37.6% |
News director gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,061
Female income
$55,776
News director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in news director positions over time. Currently, 37.6% of news directors are female.
News director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2011 | 63.34% | 36.66% |
| 2012 | 65.87% | 34.13% |
| 2013 | 60.82% | 39.18% |
| 2014 | 63.24% | 36.76% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| 2016 | 63.22% | 36.78% |
| 2017 | 64.75% | 35.25% |
| 2018 | 61.10% | 38.90% |
| 2019 | 62.24% | 37.76% |
| 2020 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| 2021 | 62.41% | 37.59% |
News director related jobs gender ratio
We compared news directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| News Director | 62% | 38% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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News director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among news directors is White, which makes up 65.3% of all news directors. Comparatively, 14.6% of news directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of news directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
News director race
| News director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
News director race and ethnicity over time
See how news director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
News director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.18% | 8.01% | 4.70% | 12.95% |
| 2011 | 71.49% | 7.92% | 5.17% | 12.74% |
| 2012 | 73.28% | 7.54% | 4.70% | 11.72% |
| 2013 | 72.55% | 6.93% | 5.15% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 70.90% | 8.40% | 5.35% | 12.10% |
| 2015 | 70.48% | 7.79% | 4.55% | 13.64% |
| 2016 | 69.64% | 8.13% | 5.61% | 13.26% |
| 2017 | 71.63% | 7.80% | 5.66% | 11.58% |
| 2018 | 71.09% | 7.47% | 6.22% | 11.97% |
| 2019 | 70.44% | 7.10% | 6.47% | 12.68% |
| 2020 | 68.08% | 6.60% | 5.71% | 14.05% |
| 2021 | 65.34% | 7.94% | 6.39% | 14.58% |
News director wage gap by race
According to our data, white news directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american news directors have the lowest average salary at $55,793.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,297 |
| White | $58,350 |
| Black or African American | $55,793 |
| Asian | $57,945 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,961 |
Average news director age
See how the average age of news directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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News director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | 33 |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 38.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 35 |
News director age breakdown
The average age of news directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the news director population.
News director age breakdown
| News Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
News director educational attainment
The most common degree for news directors is bachelor's degree, with 84% of news directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 7% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 84%
- Associate, 7%
- Master's, 5%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
News directors by degree level
| News director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 84% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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News director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,949 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,476 |
News director employment statistics
Most news directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where news directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where news directors work.
News director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
News director jobs by company type
Employees with the news director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most news directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
News director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 18% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 65% |
| Government | 4% |
News director jobs by industry
The most common industries for news directors are media, education and professional.
News director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 54% |
| Education | 18% |
| Government | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
News director turnover and employment statistics
News director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for news directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
News director unemployment rate by year
| Year | News director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 9.01% |
| 2012 | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 7.36% |
| 2014 | 6.86% |
| 2015 | 6.65% |
| 2016 | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 5.97% |
| 2018 | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 5.46% |
| 2020 | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 9.18% |
Average news director tenure
The average news director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,560 news directors resumes in Zippia's database.
News director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
News director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Softball Player | 6.54% | 294 |
| Assistant Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,768 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| News Director | 14.31% | - |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | 3,788 |
Similar news director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Softball Player | 6.54% | 294 |
| Assistant Soccer Coach | 7.62% | 14,768 |
| Opera Singer | 8.54% | 88 |
| Prompter | 13.74% | 246 |
| Music Composer | 30.45% | 3,788 |
Foreign languages spoken by news directors
The most common foreign language among news directors is Spanish at 48.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 13.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.0%.
- Spanish, 48.0%
- French, 13.0%
- German, 6.0%
- Arabic, 5.0%
- Chinese, 4.0%
- Other, 24.0%
News director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.0% |
| French | 13.0% |
| German | 6.0% |
| Arabic | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 4.0% |
| Other | 24.0% |
