Does Lee Enterprises pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lee Enterprises employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lee Enterprises. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lee Enterprises?

36% of Lee Enterprises employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lee Enterprises 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lee Enterprises?

Account Executive (21) , Reporter (21) , Customer Service Representative (20) , Page Designer (18) , Designer (10) , Sales Representative (10) , Editor (9) , District Manager (8) , Manager (7) , Journalist/Reporter (6) , News Reporter (6) , Copy Editor (5) , Graphic Designer (5) , Sales Manager (5) , Circulation Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Lee Enterprises according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great coworkers but little else positive" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good benefits and matching 401k" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good commissions and great coworkers." ((in 8 reviews)); "Fairly stable work environment." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lee Enterprises according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and no raises." ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor management in an industry that needs creative ideas in order to survive." ((in 37 reviews)); "Constant layoffs of good solid news people" ((in 18 reviews)); "This manager was also fantastic." ((in 11 reviews)); "upper management is always looking for ways to cut hours in our department even though we are already coming away with 20" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lee Enterprises layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Lee Enterprises locations?

Davenport , Munster , Saint Louis , Omaha , Madison , Lincoln , Waterloo , Missoula , Richmond , La Crosse , Tulsa , Albany , Charlottesville , Billings , Longview , Carbondale , Decatur , Crown Point , Bloomington , Twin Falls , Provo , Moline , Buffalo , Racine , Flagstaff , Hamilton , Butte , Fremont , Blair , Casper

Lee Enterprises reviews

3.1

36% would recommend to a friend

(461 total reviews)

Mary E. Junck

67% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

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Lee Enterprises has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 461 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lee Enterprises employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

461 reviews

3.0

Feb 19, 2012

Good resume line in an industry with a questionable future

Advertising consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is fairly progressive in technology and benefits and is well situated in mid-sized markets where Lee is typically the number one news medium in each trade area. The digital offerings are as advanced as the larger tier1 and tier 2 newspaper groups in the country.

Cons

Lee, like many newspapers, are saddled with suffocating debt. This constant scramble to service the debt, leads to a frantic sales culture, that while successful, is on a self-defeating and unsustainable track. Should the recession continue or go into 'double-dip' it will be the end of the company as it is today -- even with the most recent bankruptcy/debt-restructure in early 2012. The CEO, while well-respected and respected in the industry, is incapable of leading the company out of the mess she lead the company into with the acquisition of Pulitzer.

2.0

Feb 25, 2011

Eye opening, after 20 years of larger market selling, they put new meaning into micro-management

Advertising sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for an entry level sales person, or someone working in a non sales position. With over 20 years experience, I felt like I was being sent back to sales kindergarten.

Cons

Low team moral caused by too much stress and demoralizing treatment. The pressure level and compensation do not equal out. Low commission percentages, and minimal motivation.

2.0

Dec 22, 2009

Good ol' boys

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of different places to work, pay is okay depending on the job, most of the lower level staff are great to work with.

Cons

Rush rush rush around your circulation area. Little time is given for work, never enough considering the driving between assignments, and overall little care is given to quality. Don't expect to get very far in the company either—it's filled with good ol' boys. I'm even a guy, doesn't matter. Most of the people I know that got promoted or hired weren't the best and most qualified, they were barely competent family friends. Office politics will play a large role, and upper management won't listen to you.

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Good resume line in an industry with a questionable future

Eye opening, after 20 years of larger market selling, they put new meaning into micro-management

Good ol' boys

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