Is Best Version Media a good company to work for?

Best Version Media has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 780 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Best Version Media to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Best Version Media have been left by employees working as Graphic Designer , Publisher and Associate Publisher .

Does Best Version Media pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Best Version Media employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Best Version Media. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Best Version Media?

73% of Best Version Media employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Best Version Media 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Best Version Media?

Publisher (332) , Associate Publisher (77) , Content Coordinator (61) , Graphic Designer (17) , Account Executive (13) , Division Manager (7) , Sales (6) , Associate Flip Publisher (5) , Publisher & Market Manager (5) , Sales Representative (5) , Publisher/Division Manager (4) , Sales Associate (4) , Associate Market Manager (3) , Director (3) , Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Best Version Media according to real employee reviews?

"Great training and easy to learn" ((in 50 reviews)); "You will also meet some really great people along the way who will cheer you on as you create your own destiny at this company." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great Leadership and resources" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Company Culture; Easy to work with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Management has been great to work with since I have started." ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Best Version Media according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and the local publisher was slow to pay me." ((in 19 reviews)); "full commission only and lots and lots of cold calling" ((in 14 reviews)); "There are no benefits currently" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Best Version Media layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Best Version Media layoffs and their outlook for job security at Best Version Media in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Best Version Media locations?

Brookfield , Milwaukee , Austin , Los Angeles , New York , Colorado Springs , Ocala , Orlando , Atlanta , Chicago , Green Bay , Grand Rapids , Sacramento , Richmond , Phoenix , Dallas , Cleveland , San Francisco , Denver , Tampa , Boston , De Pere , Cary , Wilmington , Cass Lake , Knoxville , Dayton , Tacoma , Philadelphia , Chester

Best Version Media reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(537 total reviews)

Kevin O’ Brien

76% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (537 reviews)

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Best Version Media has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 537 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Best Version Media employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

537 reviews

5.0

Mar 11, 2022

Great Work-Life Balance!

Content coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work can be done on your own time, people at corporate can be easily reached and are always happy to help, they let you have a lot of creative freedom

Cons

Corporate policies/rules for the magazine change pretty frequently and can be hard to keep up with

Best Version Media Response

4y

Thank you for the review! The Content Coordinator opportunity is a great way for talented writers to earn additional income in a flexible, professional setting that keeps them connected in the local community.

5.0

Jan 12, 2022

Great people

Associate flip publisher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Able to make your own schedule and can make a good amount of money long term.

Cons

You don’t get paid what you produce right away, comp plan is paid out typically over 3 years for todays work.

Best Version Media Response

4y

Thank you for the review! BVM offers a work environment that is flexible to help our people find success.

5.0

Jan 5, 2022

Best Version Medias mission of Bringing People Together brings light to our communities and our own personal business.

Publisher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

From the upper management to the divisional and regional managers, we the publishers and teams producing local publications receive incredible tools, support, and innovations to allow for continued progress even during the challenges of our current climate. We are encouraged to evolve as individuals and ambassadors of our communities, the families, and the businesses that we highlight in our publications. We have incredible financial potential and all the resources to accomplish amazing things for our clients, our contributors, and ourselves, as we build our own business, position within the communities we live in, and within the Best Version Media team.

Cons

It takes getting out of your comfort zone, harvesting and cultivating personal will, learning new skills, and evolving with the landscape of the communities we live in. Not really a con. But, it does take consistent effort and utilization of the tools we are given to grow, build and maximize our opportunity within the company. Becoming a more well-rounded business owner, while we tell the stories of our community is what we do. Not easy, but incredibly rewarding.

Best Version Media Response

4y

Thank you for the review! We offer Publishers uncapped earning potential, training, and resources to help them succeed. It's a great opportunity for anyone up to the challenge!

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