Data received June 2026

Full-time employees

3

Median pay

$53,484

Average pay

$59,278

Employees

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Name

 Position Gross pay Date hired
Kunkelmann, Ellen Associate Editor $49,908 May 20, 2019
Lein, Kristie Editor $53,484 Oct. 5, 2016
Mitchell, Lauren M. Director of Publications $74,443 Oct. 22, 2001

 

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