Does Crain Communications pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Crain Communications employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Crain Communications. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Crain Communications?

39% of Crain Communications employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Crain Communications 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Crain Communications?

Reporter (19) , Editor (10) , Manager (10) , Account Executive (6) , Director (5) , Marketing (5) , Editorial (4) , Intern (4) , Journalist (4) , Senior Reporter (4) , Business Analyst (3) , Editorial Intern (3) , Project Manager (3) , Sales (3) , Ad Sales Director (2)

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

"great people to work with" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good income and benefits for someone starting their career in the business world." ((in 15 reviews)); "Smart colleagues, work" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great bosses and coworkers!" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Dying industry and poor management" ((in 20 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement" ((in 11 reviews)); "Morale is a bit low with recent layoffs, but the teams have stuck together." ((in 10 reviews)); "There are way too many managers to report to so there's a weird reporting structure." ((in 8 reviews)); "Not a lot of room for advancement." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Crain Communications layoffs in 2026?

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

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2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(292 total reviews)

KC Crain

45% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

Crain Communications has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 292 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Crain Communications employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

292 reviews

4.0

Sep 29, 2019

Rewarding work

Senior reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Covered New York City businesses and had access to high level, interesting and powerful executives. Made great connections.

Cons

Company was in flux, put poor managers in control. Still has a problem hiring strong top editors.

5.0

Jul 19, 2019

Outstanding, family-run company that values employees

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Promotes great journalism; is a leader in the industries they cover; promotes strong healthy work environment with family atmosphere; responsive management; always finding ways for continuous improvement; open to new, fresh ideas; lets individual brands serve audience the way they know best rather than one-size-fits-all approach.

Cons

Has had to cut staff during challenging times for publishing industry; has improved on communication and messaging to employees.

2.0

Jul 10, 2019

OK Experience, Lack of Transparency and No Room for Growth

Intern - hourly

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent schedule, tasks easy to learn and the ability to learn a lot about the field

Cons

No transparency about intern pay, rude HR rep in Detroit

Crain Communications Response

Crain values each and every employee and views our interns as the workforce of the future. Your professional development and growth is our utmost priority. If you'd like to discuss your specific situation, please contact the HR department. If we can, we'd like to address your concerns.

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