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Job outlook for newspaper managing editors in the United States
Are newspaper managing editor jobs in demand?
Newspaper managing editor job and salary trends over time
Newspaper managing editor jobs over time
Newspaper managing editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 24 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 24 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 24 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 25 | 0.00% |
Average newspaper managing editor salary over time
Newspaper managing editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,602 | $25.29 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $50,918 | $24.48 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $49,350 | $23.73 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $48,761 | $23.44 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $47,466 | $22.82 | +2.1% |
Newspaper managing editor jobs by state
Most common states for newspaper managing editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 114 | 16% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 640 | 3% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 237 | 2% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 205 | 2% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 159 | 2% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 141 | 2% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 87 | 2% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 62 | 2% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 49 | 2% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 29 | 2% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 17 | 2% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 16 | 2% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 12 | 2% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 10 | 2% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 527 | 1% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 106 | 1% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 60 | 1% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 23 | 1% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 17 | 1% |
Newspaper Managing Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of newspaper managing editor experts
California State University - Sacramento
Furman University
University of Wisconsin - Madison
California University of Pennsylvania
Viola Ardeni
Assistant Professor & Italian Language Area HeadCalifornia State University - Sacramento
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
What will help Newspaper Managing Editors increase their earning potential?
Viola Ardeni: Negotiate your job offer, even where your position is represented by a labor union (you may negotiate other perks and benefits). I would also recommend considering extremely carefully whether a higher degree in the field (master's or PhD) would enhance your options for a higher salary. The mental, emotional, and financial cost of graduate studies may not make it worth it, if the primary objective is earning more money.
Professor Margaret Oakes
Professor of EnglishFurman University
English Language And Literature
What Newspaper Managing Editor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Professor Margaret Oakes: The ability to read carefully and analytically. This is a skill that has declined in the past couple of decades as people obtain more information visually - but a visual presentation cannot carry the amount of detail that written language can, and carelessness in the use of language causes a world of problems in every area of human life (law, medicine, politics, etc.).
What experience really stands out on Newspaper Managing Editor resumes?
Patricia Hastings: The experience I think everyone needs is video, for those who aren't going into that area. Everyone uses video. Having an understanding of how to make your message or story translate to video is important and it's not that easy to do. That, and the ability to enterprise story ideas. Actually taking an idea and turning into a story for online, or broadcast or print is key. You can't tell the story the same way for each one, and so to analyze and then make a good story is important.
What type of skills will young Newspaper Managing Editors need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.