Total numbers and percentages of white and non-white journalists across various newsroom positions in 2015, offering insights into racial disparities in different job functions.

Answers: How did racial representation vary across newsroom roles in 2015?

2015Total
Work Force
Professionals of ColorWhite
No.Pct.No.Pct.
Supervisors7,94681610%7,13190%
Reporters/Writers/Bloggers15,1551,89112%13,26488%
Copy Editors4,09050712%3,58388%
Producers/Designers2,87747416%2,40384%
Photographers/Videographers/
Artists
2,80747617%2,33183%
Total32,8754,16413%28,71287%

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