Is Salem Media Group a good company to work for?

Salem Media Group has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 746 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Salem Media Group to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Salem Media Group have been left by employees working as Producer , Board Operator and Media Strategist .

Does Salem Media Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Salem Media Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Salem Media Group. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Salem Media Group?

64% of Salem Media Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Salem Media Group 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Salem Media Group?

Media Strategist (52) , Account Executive (47) , Board Operator (15) , Sales (14) , Editor (10) , Producer (10) , Account Manager (6) , Business Manager (6) , Executive Assistant (6) , General Manager (6) , Marketing Coordinator (6) , Digital Marketing Specialist (5) , Digital Media Strategist (5) , Manager (5) , Promotions Assistant (5)

What are the pros of working at Salem Media Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great management, co" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 26 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 25 reviews)); "Salem has a great culture inside the building." ((in 21 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly to each other and very happy to be there." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Salem Media Group according to real employee reviews?

"A lot of work with low pay" ((in 42 reviews)); "low salaries and very hard to move up" ((in 14 reviews)); "There could be better communication from management to employees and from administration to programming on the local level." ((in 9 reviews)); "A struggling sector and it shows in compensation and especially benefits, especially in paid time off, only two weeks off to start." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours and long weekends with promotions and events that took a toll mentally." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Salem Media Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Salem Media Group locations?

Camarillo , Richmond , Dallas , Nashville , New York , Washington , Los Angeles , Irving , Atlanta , Glendale , Denver , Greenville , San Diego , Orlando , San Antonio , Sacramento , Seattle , Portland , Maitland , Arlington , Phoenix , Miami , Houston , Tampa , Boston , Chicago , Little Rock , San Francisco , Eagan , Omaha

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3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(722 total reviews)

Dave Santrella

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Senior management

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Salem Media Group has an employee rating of 3.7 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

5.0

Aug 28, 2014

People First and Top Notch Company.

Account executive

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CEO approval

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Pros

Salem is a company that realizes that it has a role in every community in the country. The company's vision understands that the United States is a diverse place and reaches those communities without abandoning the mission of providing family positive programming to the community. As a longtime Salem Employee, this is one of the main attractions for those who come to the corporation.

Cons

The negative aspects of Salem are institutional. The company has been a top down corporation that does not understand local needs from time to time. I have seen changes in this direction though. The company seems happy in reaching mission instead of competing against direct competition.

5.0

Aug 28, 2014

Radio done right

Programming

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've worked for many radio companies and have been with Salem for 12 years. I am one of the newest at 12 years. There is very little turn over at my outlet. Great focus and work ethic among fellow employees and we all have fun together. I still hear horror stories about the other companies. Not here! I feel valued and have been supported during my entire time here. Departments work cohesively and this brings a great product forward. My experience with this company leads me to believe that they are dedicated to churning out great results, are fiscally responsible and are not worried about what might happen. They live in the present and use each day to build a better future with proper principles, morals and sound business plans.

Cons

At this time nothing comes to mind.

3.0

Aug 28, 2014

Glad to be employed in the 21st century.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Christian programming is uplifting. Employee benefits are slightly better than that of other industries. There's plenty of parking spaces.

Cons

Spouse and dependent benefits are very expensive. At my location, the language that is used by supervisors is not something I would want my family to hear and something I would not expect from a company that airs Christian programming. The communication and organization is not the best. Hourly wages are less than a checkout clerk at a big box store, but the demand and responsibility is high. There seems to be an implication that you should thank the company for giving you a job as if the employee owes the company. The company is run just like every other secular company, but with Christian programming.

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