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 26 reviews)); "Good income and benefits for someone starting their career in the business world." ((in 15 reviews)); "Smart colleagues, work" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great bosses and coworkers!" ((in 10 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 20 reviews)); "Low pay and no chance for advancement" ((in 11 reviews)); "Morale is a bit low with recent layoffs, but the teams have stuck together." ((in 10 reviews)); "There are way too many managers to report to so there's a weird reporting structure." ((in 8 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

5.0

May 20, 2016

Great People, Great Company

Product/project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You know you are working for a great company when you enjoy the people and the work you do every day. Crain is the kind of organization where people are empowered to make a difference at the company every day. Senior leadership is inspiring and supportive, which is a hallmark of a great company. Benefits are solid, PTO is terrific, and the company has a fun charitable program, localized to each city, where employees determine which causes to participate in every year. As far as privately-held companies go, the Crain family is very generous to their employees, which exceeded my expectations. I am proud to be part of an organization that is confident with its strategic direction, and is successful in its market.

Cons

Moving a print media company to digital is a heavy lift, which means extra time and effort across all departments to support the transition. Work/life balance challenges exist from time to time.

4.0

Apr 5, 2016

Current Employee

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Management, Little to No Bureaucracy, Employee Morale is high and there isn't much turnover. Employees are valued and rewarded with annual pay raises and bonuses. Ideas are not only welcomed but encouraged and management is not afraid to let the stars shine rather taking credit for the efforts of subordinates. There is an environment for team work and shared goals so people aren't fighting for attention. Everyone has an opportunity to grow and learn.

Cons

Not as many holidays as most places and medical benefits are just so-so

3.0

Apr 2, 2016

Solid Corporation

Freelance graphic design

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Crain Communications is a highly professional and complex organization which offers many opportunities for expansion and advancement. There are so many divisions within Crain, there is bound to be a new area that suits your talents. I had great luck working with very professional and intelligent people at Crain's New York Business.

Cons

Because Crain Communications is a complex organization it can suffer from disconnection between the various departments. And once and a while there are radical reshuffling of people that leave a few very alienated. (This might be unavoidable.)

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