Newscast director demographics and statistics in the US
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Newscast director gender statistics
26.5% of newscast directors are women and 73.5% of newscast directors are men.
- Male, 73.5%
- Female, 26.5%
Newscast director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.5% |
| Female | 26.5% |
Newscast director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,014
Female income
$52,422
Newscast director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newscast director positions over time. Currently, 26.5% of newscast directors are female.
Newscast director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.16% | 25.84% |
| 2011 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2012 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2013 | 72.13% | 27.87% |
| 2014 | 74.15% | 25.85% |
| 2015 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2016 | 74.13% | 25.87% |
| 2017 | 75.38% | 24.62% |
| 2018 | 72.37% | 27.63% |
| 2019 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2020 | 75.69% | 24.31% |
| 2021 | 73.46% | 26.54% |
Newscast director related jobs gender ratio
We compared newscast 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% |
| Newscast Director | 73% | 27% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Newscast director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newscast directors is White, which makes up 65.0% of all newscast directors. Comparatively, 14.8% of newscast directors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of newscast directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Newscast director race
| Newscast director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Newscast director race and ethnicity over time
See how newscast director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newscast director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.84% | 8.12% | 4.75% | 13.15% |
| 2011 | 71.15% | 8.03% | 5.22% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 72.95% | 7.65% | 4.75% | 11.92% |
| 2013 | 72.21% | 7.04% | 5.20% | 13.18% |
| 2014 | 70.57% | 8.52% | 5.40% | 12.30% |
| 2015 | 70.15% | 7.90% | 4.61% | 13.84% |
| 2016 | 69.31% | 8.24% | 5.67% | 13.46% |
| 2017 | 71.30% | 7.92% | 5.71% | 11.77% |
| 2018 | 70.75% | 7.58% | 6.27% | 12.16% |
| 2019 | 70.10% | 7.21% | 6.53% | 12.88% |
| 2020 | 67.75% | 6.72% | 5.77% | 14.25% |
| 2021 | 65.00% | 8.05% | 6.44% | 14.78% |
Newscast director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,066 |
| White | $55,622 |
| Black or African American | $52,444 |
| Asian | $55,116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,890 |
Average newscast director age
See how the average age of newscast directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newscast 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 |
Newscast director age breakdown
The average age of newscast directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the newscast director population.
Newscast director age breakdown
| Newscast Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Newscast director educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 3%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Newscast directors by degree level
| Newscast director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 3% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Newscast director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,449 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,530 |
Newscast director employment statistics
Most newscast directors work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where newscast directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newscast directors work.
Newscast director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Newscast director jobs by company type
Employees with the newscast director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newscast directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Newscast director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 88% |
| Government | 1% |
Newscast director jobs by industry
The most common industries for newscast directors are media, finance and transportation.
Newscast director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 78% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
Newscast director turnover and employment statistics
Newscast director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newscast directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newscast director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newscast 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 newscast director tenure
The average newscast director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 337 newscast directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Newscast director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Newscast director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newscast 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Life Coach | 7.62% | 25,642 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | 82 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Newscast Director | 14.31% | - |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Similar newscast director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Race Timer | 5.42% | 36 |
| Dirt Bike Racer | 6.54% | 160 |
| Life Coach | 7.62% | 25,642 |
| Cellist | 8.54% | 82 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Copyist | 30.45% | 22 |
Foreign languages spoken by newscast directors
The most common foreign language among newscast directors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Newscast director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |