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 been stable over the past 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at USA TODAY Co. to a friend and 31% 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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at USA TODAY Co.?

48% of USA TODAY Co. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated USA TODAY Co. 3.3 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 195 reviews)); "It offers good benefits and has a very strong financial base." ((in 174 reviews)); "Great coworkers and peers." ((in 86 reviews)); "Team has a good work life balance and is flexible." ((in 50 reviews)); "There are little pods of genius and great teams hidden within the catacombs of this museum of a company." ((in 46 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 176 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and furloughs while top brass rake in bonuses." ((in 113 reviews)); "1. Upper Management determines that something needs to be improved and formulates an ill" ((in 56 reviews)); "Good managers have retired or been driven out." ((in 51 reviews)); "Salaries are low and not competitive" ((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

48% would recommend to a friend

(2,572 total reviews)

Mike Reed

46% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

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

4.0

Oct 2, 2024

Good Company

Public notice customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy job, with good policies.

Cons

The pay is low, but equivalent to difficulty of work.

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.

4.0

Sep 26, 2024

Reporter entry level

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large network, opportunities for collaboration across many states

Cons

Doesn't pay great, management sometimes seems very overwhelmed

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.

3.0

Sep 24, 2024

It pays the bills

News reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No micromanaging, left alone, remote. Pays the bills.

Cons

No growth opportunities available. Raises are a figment of your imagination.

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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