Question 1

Is CNN a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

CNN has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,574 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at CNN to a friend and 34% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CNN have been left by employees working as Intern, Writer and Production Assistant.

Question 2

Does CNN pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CNN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CNN. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at CNN?

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57% of CNN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated CNN 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at CNN?

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Intern (90), Producer (64), Associate Producer (56), Production Assistant (42), Senior Producer (19), Journalist (18), Writer (18), Internship (17), Manager (17), Editor (15), Video Editor (14), Reporter (13), Journalist/Reporter (11), News Assistant (11), Director (9)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at CNN according to real employee reviews?

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"Working at CNN had great benefits and you felt part of the news each and every day." ((in 130 reviews)); "Most of the people are great and very intelligent." ((in 123 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with and you're guaranteed to grow with the company." ((in 41 reviews)); "The team is great and family like" ((in 34 reviews)); "salary is good and decent" ((in 29 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at CNN according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay and dying industries" ((in 46 reviews)); "long hours and at times stressful" ((in 42 reviews)); "No work life balance for journalists" ((in 31 reviews)); "HR and hiring managers don't take chances on internal employees." ((in 30 reviews)); "Just went through massive layoffs where valued people were let go somewhat arbitrarily." ((in 19 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about CNN layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed CNN locations?

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Atlanta, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas, San Francisco, Midtown New York, Clifton, Arlington, Chandler, Albuquerque, Austin, Fort Worth, Chattanooga, Indianapolis, Muncie, Canton, Beverly Hills, Sacramento, Manchester, Seattle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Frederick, Miami, Saint Petersburg, Tampa

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