Negotiating pay when I have been out of work after 4 years as a social media manager

I have been out of work for 21 weeks and feel pressure to accept less. I am in Louisville, in case local advice matters. I do not want to price myself out.

Check several sources for pay in Louisville, then pick a range where the low end is one you can live with.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.