Salem Media Group reviews

3.6

59% would recommend to a friend

(722 total reviews)
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Dave Santrella

81% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Salem Media Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 722 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Salem Media Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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722 reviews
2.0
Mar 28, 2023

A Real Clown Show Re: Digital Marketing

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Many Top and Mid-level Managers.

Cons

Top heavy with too many top and mid-level managers that love very long meetings to CYA where they primarily focus on and are obsessed with B.S. KPI's that take forever for AE's to log into the clunky CRM (RAB). It takes away way too many selling hours in order for AE's to justify their existence in RAB and which lately the bean counting has gotten extreme. I feel they will be cutting jobs soon but surely it won't be these same managers, of course.

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Salem Media Group Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your outlook on Salem Media Group is other than positive. We value what you have to say as it allows us to see how we can improve for the future. We take pride in our company and have always strived to be a great place to work. We would like to hear more from you, please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129.
1.0
Oct 5, 2022

Only republicans need to apply

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are a Republican, Trump or MAGA supporter, then this is the company for you. Especially if you like to donate to the CPAC with is encouraged by corporate office.

Cons

If you are NOT a Republican, Trump or MAGA supporter, RUN AWAY!!!!

1.0
Aug 1, 2023

CEO Only Looks Out for Himself

Recommend
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Pros

No pros for this company whatsoever,

Cons

After it was made clear that profits were lost on one side of the company, there were mass layovers, 401k is no longer matched, and it was announced that after making it a remote company for three years after covid, salaries will now be based on the location of employees. It's a clear CYA move without much sacrifice from higher-ups. Not a good place to work for growth or morale. It is sad that this is a Christian company, yet those who call themselves Christians do not care that their employees or at or below the poverty line.

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Salem Media Group Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We value both the positive & negative feedback as it allows us to see how we can improve for the future. Regarding the recent challenges faced by the company, we acknowledge that the decision to address profit loss led to difficult changes, including layoffs and modifications to our benefits structure. We understand that these changes have been impactful, and we genuinely empathize with the concerns and emotions that they may have caused among our employees. The decision to end 401k matching and adjust salaries for those that relocate going forward was not taken lightly. Our aim was to ensure the long-term sustainability of the company, which would, in turn, protect more jobs and foster an environment for growth in the future. While we know these changes may be disheartening, we remain committed to providing competitive compensation packages and benefits to our team members. In terms of the perception of higher-ups not making sufficient sacrifices, we assure you that every decision was made after careful consideration of its impact on all employees. Leadership is continuously evaluating strategies to lead the company through challenging times and ensure its long-term success. However, we understand that there may be room for improvement in communication and transparency around these decisions. We genuinely appreciate your dedication during your time here, and we encourage you to reach out to us directly to discuss your concerns further. Our door is always open to listen and learn from your perspective. Please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129.
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