News Director

HK$707,858 (HKD)/yr

HK$340.32 (HKD)/hr

HK$30,084 (HKD)/yr

The average news director gross salary in Hong Kong SAR is HK$707,858 or an equivalent hourly rate of HK$340. In addition, they earn an average bonus of HK$30,084. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Hong Kong SAR. An entry level news director (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of HK$498,060. On the other end, a senior level news director (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of HK$881,907.

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HK$773,901 (HKD)

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News Director, the majority at 100% with bachelors.

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Hong Kong SAR

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Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. With 7.4 million residents of various nationalities in a 1,104-square-kilometre (426 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated territories in the world. Hong Kong was established as a colony of the British Empire after the Qing dynasty ceded Hong Kong Island in 1841–1842 as a consequence of losing the First Opium War. The colony expanded to the Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and was further extended...

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Directs and coordinates activities of news department of radio or television network or station: confers with executives and production staff members regarding budget, station policy, news coverage of special events, and production problems. Originates or approves feature ideas and sends ideas to personnel of assignment department for implementation. Monitors news development and reviews edited copy and news film. Approves program... content or issues directions for changes or modification. Coordinates news staff activities with radio or television programming, traffic, and film editing departments. Hires, discharges, and evaluates performance of news staff. May operate video equipment to review and approve news film or tape, using knowledge of usage of equipment. May write or type news copy, letters, and memos. May perform production duties or directly supervise those performing them in smaller station. May be designated according to media as director, radio news; director, television news. Read More

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