Does Dolan Media pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dolan Media employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dolan Media. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dolan Media?

33% of Dolan Media employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dolan Media 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the pros of working at Dolan Media according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good, but very expensive." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Dolan Media according to real employee reviews?

"no tuition reimbursement, no work schedule flexibility); terrible HR (uncompassionate, micromanaging employees without understanding their job duties/responsibilities); bad management (bad managers who simply follow higher directions are retained while good managers who try to compromise the needs of their employees with higher directions are let go; hardworking employees are burdened with more work for little or no other recognition; incompetent employees are excused and coddled); poor communication (conflicting messages are sent out; work requests made at the last minute due to poor preparation; impersonal messages are sent to all employees when a person leaves voluntarily or is fired, but usually no notice is given to anyone)." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Dolan Media redundancies in 2026?

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

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Dolan Media Reviews

2.9

33% would recommend to a friend

(36 total reviews)

Mark McEachen

Not enough data to show CEO approval

5% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

5.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture and values

2.7

Senior management

2.7

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

Dolan Media has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 36 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Dolan Media employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

36 reviews

5.0

2 Oct 2025

Great place to work

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Incredible Leadership - The company was guided by strong leaders who set clear direction, fostered trust, and inspired employees. People-Centered Culture - Publishers and managers genuinely cared about their teams, prioritizing employee growth and well-being. Commitment to Quality - A strong focus on delivering high-value products, publications, and services to their audiences. Advertiser Partnerships - Advertisers were treated as long-term partners, with thoughtful approaches to ensure their success. Supportive Environment - Collaboration across teams made the workplace feel tight-knit and supportive.

Cons

Resource Constraints – At times, limited budgets or staffing stretched teams thin.

5.0

14 Sept 2021

T

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Lovely people to work with

Cons

There are no downsides to the job

4.0

11 Aug 2017

Great people and fun location

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The team I worked with were great as was my manager. The office was in a prime location and very clean.

Cons

The pay wasn't very comparable for commuting into the city! Not much room for advancement within the company.

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