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 204 reviews)); "It offers good benefits and has a very strong financial base." ((in 180 reviews)); "Great coworkers and peers." ((in 73 reviews)); "Able to keep a good work/life balance" ((in 59 reviews)); "There are little pods of genius and great teams hidden within the catacombs of this museum of a company." ((in 45 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 183 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and furloughs while top brass rake in bonuses." ((in 122 reviews)); "1. Upper Management determines that something needs to be improved and formulates an ill" ((in 57 reviews)); "Salaries are low and not competitive" ((in 51 reviews)); "Managers are great, but are sometimes pushed by higher management to micromanage at times." ((in 46 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

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Dec 3, 2024

Nice people, not for me.

Digital specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people were nice and welcoming.

Cons

Leadership there was unstable and business was tough. Corporate environment wasn't for me.

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. Employees are encouraged to participate in monthly town halls, division all-hands meetings, executive office hours, strategy education sessions, and other forums to ensure they remain as informed as possible about company performance, priorities, and change efforts.

5.0

Dec 3, 2024

Great Experience

Sourcer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative environment that offers advancement opportunities.

Cons

Nothing that stands out as a major con.

USA TODAY Co. Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. Gannett is deeply proud of our employees worldwide who dedicate themselves to fulfilling our purpose. As a diverse, distributed organization, we work hard to ensure everyone learns our shared values and how they can individually and collectively contribute to a positive employee experience. At our core, we are a local business united in a shared mission. We aim to operate as a team, regularly collaborating, and problem-solving across boundaries to deliver sustainable value to our customers and communities. That aim takes a relentless focus on leadership effectiveness and supporting a positive work environment. We are so glad to hear you have benefited from that effort.

5.0

Dec 3, 2024

Good experience overall

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team, good WLB, learn a lot

Cons

Can seem like there are many issues to solve for

USA TODAY Co. Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you’re enjoying your Gannett experience.

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