Question 1

Does Chicago Tribune pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Chicago Tribune employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Chicago Tribune. This rating has decreased by 20% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Chicago Tribune?

Accepted Answer

41% of Chicago Tribune employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Chicago Tribune 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chicago Tribune?

Accepted Answer

Reporter (7), Editor (6), Account Executive (5), Inbound Ad Sales Representative (3), Inside Sales Representative (3), Journalist (3), Advertising Account Executive (2), General Manager (2), Human Resources (2), Intern - Hourly (2), Manager (2), Producer (2), Sales (2), Systems Analyst (2), Writer (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Chicago Tribune according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great people and atmosphere." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great Work Life Balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Big company and all the benefits" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great, smart, ethical and fair colleagues." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Chicago Tribune according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay and little chance for advancement." ((in 15 reviews)); "Layoffs were common" ((in 7 reviews)); "Directionless upper management." ((in 6 reviews)); "Directors get a fat salary to make poor decisions, act like they care then they cash out and run to a new company or non" ((in 5 reviews)); "they never give raises and are always eliminating positions" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Chicago Tribune redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Chicago Tribune redundancy and their outlook for job security at Chicago Tribune in 2026.

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