Tv news director demographics and statistics in the US
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Tv news director gender statistics
25.6% of tv news directors are women and 74.4% of tv news directors are men.
- Male, 74.4%
- Female, 25.6%
Tv news director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.4% |
| Female | 25.6% |
Tv news director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,065
Female income
$51,554
Tv news director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in tv news director positions over time. Currently, 25.6% of tv news directors are female.
Tv news director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2011 | 75.17% | 24.83% |
| 2012 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2013 | 73.12% | 26.88% |
| 2014 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2015 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2016 | 75.07% | 24.93% |
| 2017 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2018 | 73.35% | 26.65% |
| 2019 | 74.28% | 25.72% |
| 2020 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2021 | 74.42% | 25.58% |
Tv news director related jobs gender ratio
We compared tv 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% |
| TV News Director | 74% | 26% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Tv news director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among tv news directors is White, which makes up 65.6% of all tv news directors. Comparatively, 14.4% of tv news directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of tv news directors are Black or African American.
- White, 65.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Tv news director race
| Tv news director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Tv news director race and ethnicity over time
See how tv news director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Tv news director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.47% | 7.92% | 4.66% | 12.81% |
| 2011 | 71.77% | 7.83% | 5.13% | 12.59% |
| 2012 | 73.57% | 7.45% | 4.66% | 11.57% |
| 2013 | 72.83% | 6.84% | 5.11% | 12.83% |
| 2014 | 71.19% | 8.32% | 5.31% | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 70.77% | 7.70% | 4.51% | 13.49% |
| 2016 | 69.93% | 8.05% | 5.57% | 13.12% |
| 2017 | 71.92% | 7.72% | 5.62% | 11.43% |
| 2018 | 71.38% | 7.38% | 6.18% | 11.82% |
| 2019 | 70.72% | 7.02% | 6.43% | 12.54% |
| 2020 | 68.37% | 6.52% | 5.67% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 65.63% | 7.85% | 6.35% | 14.43% |
Tv news director wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,165 |
| White | $54,590 |
| Black or African American | $51,574 |
| Asian | $54,111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,948 |
Average tv news director age
See how the average age of tv news directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Tv 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 |
Tv news director age breakdown
The average age of tv news directors is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the tv news director population.
Tv news director age breakdown
| TV News Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Tv news director educational attainment
The most common degree for tv news directors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of tv news directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Tv news directors by degree level
| Tv news director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Tv news director wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,107 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,555 |
Tv news director employment statistics
Company size where tv news directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where tv news directors work.
Tv news director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 48% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Tv news director jobs by company type
Employees with the tv news director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most tv news directors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Tv news director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 39% |
Tv news director turnover and employment statistics
Tv news director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for tv news directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tv news director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Tv 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 tv news director tenure
The average tv news director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 tv news directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Tv news director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Tv news director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of tv 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving Barn Custodian | 5.42% | 16,899 |
| Skier | 6.54% | 1,022 |
| Tennis Instructor | 7.62% | 30,395 |
| Vocal Artist | 8.54% | 3,601 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| TV News Director | 14.31% | - |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Similar tv news director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving Barn Custodian | 5.42% | 16,899 |
| Skier | 6.54% | 1,022 |
| Tennis Instructor | 7.62% | 30,395 |
| Vocal Artist | 8.54% | 3,601 |
| Clown | 13.74% | 248 |
| Band Director | 30.45% | 5,378 |
Foreign languages spoken by tv news directors
The most common foreign language among tv news directors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Arabic, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Tv news director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Arabic | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |