Bauer Media Group Reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(642 total reviews)
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Yvonne Bauer

60% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Bauer Media Group has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 642 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bauer Media Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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642 reviews
2.0
16 June 2026
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Pros

Flexible work/life balance. Nice people

Cons

Senior management lacks clear direction and effective communication, often appearing short‑sighted in their decision‑making. The organisation’s focus is heavily skewed toward audio, leaving the publishing side feeling overlooked and poorly managed, with leadership that seems to prioritise agreement over constructive challenge. The overall culture feels underdeveloped, with an atmosphere that leans more toward fear and frustration than collaboration or trust. The German business should interfere with UK operations.

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Bauer Media Group Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience with us. We’re really glad to hear that you valued the flexibility and work/life balance, as well as the people you worked with — these are important parts of the experience we strive to create. That said, we’re sorry to hear about your concerns around leadership direction, communication, and the overall culture. We recognise how important it is for teams to have clear strategic direction, transparent communication, and an environment where people feel safe to challenge and contribute ideas. These are areas we continue to focus on improving, and your feedback reinforces how important that work is. We also appreciate your comments on how different parts of the business are supported and prioritised. Ensuring all areas feel equally valued and well-led is something we are actively working on as we evolve as an organisation. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like this is vital in helping us make meaningful improvements. We wish you all the best for the future.
3.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice people, interesting enough work

Cons

Lack of progression Low pay Feels like the tech team is an ad on, never the focus

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Bauer Media Group Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions during your time with us. We’re really pleased to hear that you found your colleagues friendly and the work engaging , creating a supportive and collaborative environment is something we care deeply about. We’re so sorry, however, to hear about your experience around progression, pay, and how the tech function is perceived. Your comments highlight areas we’re actively working to improve. We know how important clear career pathways, competitive reward, and strong visibility for our tech teams are, and we’re continuing to invest in these areas to better support our people and the role technology plays across the business. Feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us identify where we need to do better, so thank you again for sharing it. We wish you all the very best in your next role.
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