Does Urban One pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Urban One employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Urban One. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Urban One?

32% of Urban One employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Urban One 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Urban One?

Promotions Assistant (17) , Producer (7) , Account Executive (6) , Board Operator (6) , Integrated Marketing Specialist (5) , Account Manager (4) , Manager (4) , Promoter (4) , Anonymous (3) , Intern (3) , On-Air Personality (3) , Online Editor (3) , Sales Assistant (3) , Senior Account Executive (3) , Executive Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Urban One according to real employee reviews?

"great energy and people share similar goals and passions" ((in 20 reviews)); "networking opportunities and looks good on resume" ((in 6 reviews)); "Radio One has a great culture." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good Company Culture." ((in 4 reviews)); "Remote work since COVID and great colleagues" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Urban One according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and all about who likes you" ((in 28 reviews)); "The Management is absolutely horrible." ((in 11 reviews)); "Work hard and you’ll see the benefits of your hard work" ((in 5 reviews)); "Horrible Leadership" ((in 5 reviews)); "No pay increases for consecutive years" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Urban One locations?

Silver Spring , Indianapolis , Atlanta , New York , Washington , Philadelphia , Dallas , Houston , Baltimore , Saint Louis , Columbus , Detroit , Charlotte , Cleveland , Raleigh , Richmond , Pineville , Cincinnati , Los Angeles , Owings Mills , Lanham , Laurel , New Phila , Phila , Miramar

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Urban One reviews

2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(69 total reviews)

Alfred C. Liggins III

56% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

69 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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3.0

Mar 31, 2026

Great pay and benefits, but management needs improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have good pay and benefits

Cons

Terrible management at the top Great teams and creative opportunities but everything is silohed and people don't feel empowered. Many have left, quit and been let go.

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

Cold Calling or Fizzle

Integrated marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Media related sales is exciting and rewarding when you are able to deliver for your client.

Cons

Relying on internal stakeholders for quick turnarounds can hamstring deals. Your role is commission based and their role is not.

2.0

Dec 29, 2025

A Stepping Stone

General online editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great way to enter into media. Unique experiences. Great coworkers.

Cons

Low pay. Terrible benefits. Too many responsibilities for single role. No annual raises. Poor organization in regard to role specifics

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