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?

Detroit , New York , Chicago , Conway , Akron , Cleveland , Grand Rapids , Houston , Cuyahoga Falls , Mountain View , Farmington Hills , United States Coast Guard - Air Station Sacramento

Crain Communications reviews

2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(292 total reviews)

KC Crain

45% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (292 reviews)

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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

4.0

Aug 14, 2017

A great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Flexibility -Helpful employees -Parking included -Great location

Cons

Management is not always willing to move with the times, kind of stuck in their ways

4.0

May 7, 2017

Respected news room with respected leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Trusted news source. Allows journalists to practice independent judgment.

Cons

Needs more diverse coverage to address an emerging younger audience.

5.0

Mar 16, 2017

Welcome back to corporate recruiting and onboarding!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After working for family-owned businesses, for some time now, it was refreshing to be led through the hiring process in a professional manner, using tools and processes prepared in advance. My questions were answered promptly and satisfactorily.

Cons

Other than the 2-year highway construction project that just started on I-75, I have no cons to report.

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