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 2% 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 3.0 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 29 reviews)); "Good income and benefits for someone starting their career in the business world." ((in 15 reviews)); "Good work life balance." ((in 11 reviews)); "Salaries are competitive." ((in 11 reviews)); "Approachable colleagues and superiors" ((in 11 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 11 reviews)); "There are way too many managers to report to so there's a weird reporting structure." ((in 9 reviews)); "Continued cuts and layoffs across the board, though faring better than a lot of other news/trade pubs" ((in 9 reviews)); "Not a lot of room for advancement." ((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

47% 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

Sep 10, 2018

Sinking Ship- Do not come aboard!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely dedicated and bright editorial team

Cons

Current executive leadership sinking what once was a glorious ship. Absolutely clueless.

3.0

Feb 20, 2018

Dont Bother

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very relaxed place to work, you are eitehr doing nothing or you get hit with a ton of work. The company is really trying to hold on and re-evaluate their mission and how to say relevant.

Cons

The entire management team is in Detriot. Not many oppurtinites to connect with anyone in person, very siloed workplace. Salary is Detriot based and does not get adjusted for NYC cost of living.

1.0

Dec 12, 2016

Made it to 100 years - remember how you got there.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great reputation, exceptional reporting and high journalistic integrity. These are important qualities during a time when most media is becoming the bad guy.

Cons

Whereas most companies strive for diversity and value hard work and talent, Crain is sliding the opposite direction. It's a man's world. Hard work and talent not required. Additionally, year-end bonus and retirement programs are ending at the end of this year. Aetna insurance is mediocre and the company does not help by contributing to your HSA. Bare minimum maternity leave, meaning FMLA minimum. The direction of the business has taken multiple missteps since being run by the next generation. Bad decisions and bad leadership are resulting in closing of brands, cutting of benefits, and major layoffs. It's certainly not easy to be successful in publishing in 2016, however it's not a difficult concept that you must adapt with your employees and readers not the other way around.

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