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 25 reviews)); "Good income and benefits for someone starting their career in the business world." ((in 19 reviews)); "Great bosses and coworkers!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 11 reviews)); "Approachable colleagues and superiors" ((in 10 reviews))

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

"Dying industry and poor management" ((in 22 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement" ((in 11 reviews)); "There are way too many managers to report to so there's a weird reporting structure." ((in 9 reviews)); "Morale is a bit low with recent layoffs, but the teams have stuck together." ((in 8 reviews)); "Bad decisions and bad leadership are resulting in closing of brands, cutting of benefits, and major layoffs." ((in 7 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.

What are the top reviewed Crain Communications locations?

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Crain Communications reviews

2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(292 total reviews)

KC Crain

45% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

292 reviews

1.0

Jun 8, 2024

Crain media

Radio dj

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to fun, exciting music-related events and local

Cons

Low pay and no chance for advancement

3.0

Jan 4, 2024

Bad corporate management but kind people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- good people and coworkers - decent insurance (still lacking but better than most)

Cons

- poor corporate leadership and communication - unjustified push for 3days in office despite overcrowded and I’ll-equipped office accommodations - lack of investment in employees with little room for growth or raises despite continuing to expand job responsibilities

3.0

Mar 27, 2023

Third Generation Company

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company provided necessary resources for the sales team to focus on their jobs.

Cons

Corporate management has a severe lack of understanding as to hurdles each publication faces. Very top-heavy organization who does not care about toxic people or workplaces.

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