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

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

2.0

Mar 16, 2016

Not very ethical

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My coworkers were very nice and friendly. There is a family environment and they try to socialize outside of work.

Cons

There are some nutjobs that you wouldn't know unless you're in the middle of it. My co-workers and I had numerous complaints against our management. But nothing was done and no explanation was given to us.

Crain Communications Response

10y

Thank you for your feedback. We strive to create an environment that is fair and accountable and have put processes in place to reward success. We are always looking for opportunities to improve.

2.0

Feb 17, 2016

not so great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teams, strong work ethic, tries to be creative and have journalistic integrity

Cons

Entrenched bureaucracy, employees seem expendable. Some don't have solid grasp of journalistic ethics. Poor benefits and pay.

Crain Communications Response

10y

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you were able to be part of a passionate, hard-working Crain team on a personal level. We also take very seriously your comments about the journalistic ethics of some. Journalistic integrity has been a hallmark of Crain for 100 years. We value honesty and excellence and work hard to attract and retain people who display these values every day. We welcome and appreciate feedback for areas of improvement and will continue to learn from our past as we grow. We are listening.

4.0

Feb 11, 2016

Opportunities Abound

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Crain's leadership is working very hard to bring in the talent that will increase innovation and invest in technology that will enable all of us to do our best work. This 100 year-old company is still family owned and it shows (in a good way). While I feel extremely supported by my manager, am given fantastic work assignments, and am compensated competitively for the market, the number one thing that keeps me cemented at Crain is the work/life balance. WIthout a doubt, Crain leadership cares about the well-being of their people and their communities.

Cons

It takes a lot of patience to create momentum and changes in a 100 year-old company. Still, it's worth it.

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