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 in the trenches" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good income and benefits for someone starting their career in the business world." ((in 15 reviews)); "Great bosses and coworkers!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Commitment to journalism practices, great colleagues." ((in 11 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 21 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement" ((in 12 reviews)); "There are way too many managers to report to so there's a weird reporting structure." ((in 10 reviews)); "Morale is a bit low with recent layoffs, but the teams have stuck together." ((in 10 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.

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

2.0

Jan 12, 2019

Great People, Many Changes

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good office location for commuters, collaborative workplace, great coworkers and team bonding opportunities

Cons

I left at a time when upper management and leadership was changing what felt like almost every month which made completing tasks near impossible

4.0

Nov 19, 2018

Good Reputation in a Declining Industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company has a good reputation and significant history in the industries and regions that they cover. Salaries are competitive. The employees are great to work with. This could be a great stepping stone in your career.

Cons

The economy of the news publishing industry is declining. Belts are tightening, making a heavier workload for fewer employees.

1.0

Oct 31, 2018

Not what it used to be

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rank and file employees care about one another. Respected brands

Cons

Company is shrinking as ownership takes out money to invest outside the business

Crain Communications Response

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It is important to address the statement under cons. While Crain has shrunk over the last few years, it has done so to ensure a healthy balance sheet. For too long, Crain supported brands that never turned a profit. Crain has been working toward ensuring that all brands are profitable and have a growth strategy forward so that the company can succeed. ALL profits have been reinvested back into the company in technology upgrades - both software and hardware - and reinvested back into the brands to engage in joint partnerships, and in the development of new revenue opportunities.

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