Does Static Media pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Static Media employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Static Media. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Static Media?

30% of Static Media employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Static Media 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Static Media?

Freelance Writer (80) , Content Writer (29) , Writer (25) , News Writer (23) , Editor (18) , Freelance News Writer (18) , Features Writer (12) , Video Editor (6) , Feature Writer (5) , News Editor (5) , Staff Writer (5) , Audience Development (4) , Script Editor (4) , Freelancer (3) , Contributing Writer (2)

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

"Flexible hours and days off (not paid though)" ((in 19 reviews)); "some people are nice" ((in 15 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and remote work" ((in 12 reviews)); "flexible schedule, somewhat interesting subject matter, the people i worked directly with were pleasant enough" ((in 9 reviews)); "Smart, Driven Team: You are surrounded by brilliant people who are passionate about what they do." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"no benefits for freelance workers" ((in 13 reviews)); "All communication is done over slack." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is seemingly allergic to compensating full" ((in 7 reviews)); "Inconsistent editorial standards, some unpaid work asked of freelancers, layoffs are often and come with little notice, usually writing clickbait articles" ((in 6 reviews)); "Static offers absolutely no job security." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Static Media layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Static Media locations?

New York , Fishers , Indianapolis , Los Angeles , Chicago , Washington , Boston , Jersey City , Phoenix , Portland , Atlanta , Salt Lake City , Princeton , Yorktown , Fairfax , Kansas City , Saint Louis , Tempe , Lansing , Charlotte , Dallas , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Michigan City , Massillon , Redondo Beach , San Diego , San Francisco , Denver , Las Vegas

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Static Media reviews

2.7

30% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Reggie Renner

32% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

2.3

Career opportunities

2.1

Compensation and benefits

Static Media has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 100 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Static Media employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

100 reviews

1.0

Jul 21, 2025

Unprofessional

Writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None whatsoever absolutely zero none

Cons

Will hire you just to fire you for absolutely no apparent reason without giving you any warning or replying to your message

4.0

May 14, 2025

Consistent Assignments, Responsive Team, Remote Friendly

Freelance writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Fully remote, very flexible scheduling -Consistent flow of assignments across many topics -Editorial feedback helps you grow -Invoices are handled efficiently—payments always arrive on time. -HR and administrative support are quick to respond, clear communication, and help in solving issues.

Cons

-Pay rates are fair for building experience but may not satisfy more senior freelancers -Editorial feedback style can vary depending on the editor -Freelance roles don’t come with benefits or advancement opportunities

Static Media Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are continuously trying to improve the working environment for our writers and editors, so your advice to management is very helpful!

2.0

May 13, 2025

Burnout-inducing

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a paying editorial job in an industry being constantly sabotaged by late-stage capitalism

Cons

Extremely demanding productivity standards for writers and editors alike

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