Does Detroit Free Press pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Detroit Free Press employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Detroit Free Press. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Detroit Free Press?

88% of Detroit Free Press employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Detroit Free Press 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are employees saying about Detroit Free Press layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Detroit Free Press layoffs and their outlook for job security at Detroit Free Press in 2026.

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4.0

Dec 10, 2020

Staff photographer/journalist

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Pros

What makes a newspaper buzz is the people that work there and are dedicated to the service they provide to the community. Detroit Freep is a special place, because of the dedicated journalists I work with.

Cons

Unfortunately there are layoffs every year due to the uncertainty of journalism being a viable revenue for big corporations.

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5.0

Jun 11, 2024

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

great formative start in journalism

Cons

Departure of Joe Grimm has left a hole.

4.0

Apr 4, 2025

Press operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good starting pay. 33 40 an hour

Cons

Very physical up and down a lot of stairs everyday

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