Is USA TODAY Co. a good company to work for?

USA TODAY Co. has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 2,705 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 50% of employees would recommend working at USA TODAY Co. to a friend and 33% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about USA TODAY Co. have been left by employees working as Intern , Project Manager and Sales Associate .

Does USA TODAY Co. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, USA TODAY Co. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at USA TODAY Co.. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at USA TODAY Co.?

50% of USA TODAY Co. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated USA TODAY Co. 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at USA TODAY Co.?

Account Executive (147) , Reporter (79) , Graphic Designer (44) , Inside Sales Representative (43) , Sales (34) , Manager (33) , News Reporter (33) , Director (30) , Editor (30) , Client Success Manager (24) , Sales Representative (24) , Graphic Artist (23) , Journalist (21) , Designer (20) , Sales Executive (19)

What are the pros of working at USA TODAY Co. according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with that want to accomplish tasks and see the business be successful" ((in 200 reviews)); "It offers good benefits and has a very strong financial base." ((in 168 reviews)); "Great coworkers and peers." ((in 85 reviews)); "Team has a good work life balance and is flexible." ((in 59 reviews)); "There are little pods of genius and great teams hidden within the catacombs of this museum of a company." ((in 52 reviews))

What are the cons of working at USA TODAY Co. according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low compared to similar employers in the same region doing comparable work." ((in 177 reviews)); "Constant change and layoffs" ((in 125 reviews)); "1. Upper Management determines that something needs to be improved and formulates an ill" ((in 55 reviews)); "Salaries are low and not competitive" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good managers have retired or been driven out." ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about USA TODAY Co. layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed USA TODAY Co. locations?

McLean , Indianapolis , Phoenix , Des Moines , New York , Nashville , Cincinnati , Louisville , Austin , Rochester , Detroit , Neptune , Atlanta , Washington , Tysons Corner , Los Angeles , Boston , Green Bay , Milwaukee , Plano , Tallahassee , Greenville , Cherry Hill , Chicago , White Plains , Reno , Fort Myers , Asbury Park , Chesapeake , Springfield

USA TODAY Co. reviews

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(2,572 total reviews)

Mike Reed

50% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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USA TODAY Co. has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,572 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The USA TODAY Co. employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

3.0

Apr 10, 2025

OK place to work

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, most people committed to making good journalism

Cons

Lack of vision, public company means we are too tied to quarterly profits

USA TODAY Co. Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and the time you've taken to share it. Your insights are valuable to us as we strive for continuous improvement. Our organization is dedicated to empowering the communities we serve to flourish. Since 1924, Gannett has been committed to subscription-led and digitally-focused journalism. As a leading source of clarity, Gannett invests in relationships and experiences that provide value to our subscribers, customers, businesses, investors, and partners. To enhance this commitment, Gannett has defined a North Star strategy comprising five pillars, key performance indicators, and success metrics. Twice a year, we host a North Star education week, inviting all employees to participate in live or recorded sessions that offer background information, updates, adjustments, and outcomes related to these objectives.

4.0

Mar 30, 2025

Good people next to me and below me, the higher up you go, the worse it got.

Digital strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy, very easy job. Low expectations and easy to overdeliver.

Cons

Boring, stale, and a waste of time. It's an industry that is in decline, and it's not doing itself any favors by talking about the history of print. they need to focus on the future.

USA TODAY Co. Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. All organizations must adapt to changing market, economic, technological, and competitive conditions to thrive over time. Gannett continues to proactively evolve our business in the face of industry shifts, economic conditions, and changing consumer needs. We purposefully evaluate our investments and tradeoffs to ensure long-term sustainability within an industry facing sustained sector decline. We work to serve our communities and diverse stakeholders with a relentless focus on optimization in combination with innovative content, products, and services that deliver customer and community value.

3.0

Mar 23, 2025

An average experience

Information technology

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance is good.

Cons

Salary is a under market.

USA TODAY Co. Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We acknowledge the importance of competitive pay and benefits for our employees and are focused on better business outcomes and increased revenue as we work to make changes that are necessary. Over the past year, we have made progress in maturing our compensation practices, increasing transparency, and have updated our market data to identify roles that may be compensated below market. That change effort has impacted a majority of increase-eligible employees. The market-level compensation improvement objective represents a multi-year process that will continue in subsequent years as business conditions and continued performance allow.

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