Does Sex Make a Difference? Job Satisfaction of Television Network News Correspondents

Abstract

Women have been employed in national television news since the 1960s, but there is a question about gender balance now. This study surveyed correspondents at national television news networks. The results showed that on average women were significantly younger and less experienced than men, which affected women's salaries. Women were less satisfied than men about their work environment, and after controlling for years employed at their network, women also were less satisfied with their jobs overall.