Nielsen figures, a January episode of the series ''Life on Earth'' was the most-watched episode of any public television series in its history. Ironically, the Federal cutbacks come at a time when the viewing levels for public television have reached an all-time high. Even that would leave public-television stations scrambling to replace the loss - $35 million - from other sources. But for 1983, the Reagan Administration is requesting a $61.5 million cutback to $116 million, The appropriation is currently the subject of Congressional debate, but in any event, next year's figure will be no higher than $137 million. Federal support for public television this year is $172 million. The number of pledges was also up, by some 25,000, to a total of 371,000.Įven this increase, however, can't begin to compensate for the prospective loss in Federal funds. As of Sunday, two-thirds of the way into the semiannual drive, total pledges from viewers across the country were $15.6 million, compared to $13.2 million for the comparable period last year. Public television, which is facing severe cutbacks in its level of Federal support, is attracting record levels of viewer support during its latest fund-raising drive. In all likelihood, the lowest-paid WNBC reporter is Alison Field, who joined the station a year ago at a salary of $25,000, which was recently renegotiated. David Diaz earns $75,000 Jim Van Sickle $70,000 Heather Bernard and Chauncey Howell $60,000, Dave Gilbert $44,000. Gabe Pressman, the colorful longtime newsman, is WNBC's highest-paid reporter at $200,000 a year, followed by another respected oldtimer, Ralph Penza, at $165,000. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Katie Kelly, who does brief film and theater reviews on ''Live at Five,'' earns $105,000.īy contrast, the salaries paid to reporters are much lower, because station executives generally consider them much lessimportant elements in attracting an audience than anchors, sportscasters and weathermen. The average Meteorologist salary in Connecticut is 111,891 as of June 28, 2022, but the range typically falls between 86,441 and 138,912.
The middle 57 of Tv Weathermen makes between. How much does a local TV weatherman make Salary Ranges for Tv Weathermen The salaries of Tv Weathermen in the US range from 23,362 to 622,030, with a median salary of 112,089. Marv Albert, the first-string sportscaster on WNBC, earns $275,000 a year. The highest-paid meteorologist positions such as chief meteorologists offered wages of over 147,160 a year. Scarborough, had a contract calling for $200,000 this year, but may have since renogotiated an increase. John Hambrick, who the co-anchor at 6 P.M.
Cafferty, who anchors only on ''Live at Five,'' earns $230,000 a year, and is scheduled for a raise to $270,000 next year. She is scheduled to jump to $350,000 next year. Scarborough at 11 P.M., and with Jack Cafferty on WNBC's ''Live at Five,'' earns $275,000. Next highest is the weatherman Frank Field, who earns $370,500. The highest-paid WNBC newscaster is Chuck Scarborough, who earns $500,000 a year for reading the news on the 6 P.M. She studied political science at Arizona State University and her education has inspired her to write with integrity and seek precision in all that she does.TO what extent do local news stations reward performance and presence in preference to reporting ability? A rundown of the salaries at one local station, WNBC-TV, obtained from a source familiar with the station's contracts, suggests that there are huge disparities between salaries for anchors, sportscasters and even weathermen - the most visible personalties on news programs - and the salaries paid to the reporters who gather the news. Sherrie Scott is a freelance writer in Las Vegas with articles appearing on various websites. BLS.gov: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2010: Broadcast News Analysts.BLS.gov: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2010: Atmospheric and Space Scientists.