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

2.0

Oct 4, 2016

Poor Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can't think of anything to put here. For the amount of time of I was at this company, you would think they would have made some sort of decent impression upon a person. Nothing to report.

Cons

Clicky, manipulative management who only look out for themselves and want to let go of those who have been with the company a long time instead of investing in those who have invested in them.

5.0

Oct 3, 2016

Editor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A rare media company that treats its employees as valued assets.

Cons

Opportunities for advancement can be limited.

4.0

Sep 29, 2016

Advertising Sales Director

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family business, third generation. Privately held company. Small company feel with the backing and stability of a large corporation. Excellent retirement and profit sharing package. The company values longevity and innovative ideas. Credibility and strong brand in the market. Flexibility is given (depending on the publisher and specific brand) which is very important.

Cons

The current state of publishing has created challenges. The company has consolidated resources and staff.

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