Does MediaNews Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MediaNews Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MediaNews Group. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MediaNews Group?

62% of MediaNews Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MediaNews Group 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MediaNews Group?

Reporter (13) , Account Executive (11) , Editor (6) , Copy Editor (5) , News Reporter (5) , Manager (4) , Multi Media Account Executive (4) , Sales (4) , Accounts Receivable (3) , Accounts Receivable Specialist (3) , Copy Editor/Page Designer (3) , Paginator (3) , Recruiter (3) , Sales Manager (3) , Account Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at MediaNews Group according to real employee reviews?

"met a few great people" ((in 24 reviews)); "flexible work from home, good boss, sometimes did group lunches/fun work bonding things with other branches in the office" ((in 8 reviews)); "I worked for a team with a phenomenal manager who was awesome at managing up as well as down." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "The individual teams at each publication are great." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MediaNews Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management." ((in 21 reviews)); "2. Benefits are terrible." ((in 11 reviews)); "Lack of leadership." ((in 10 reviews)); "Layoffs and cutbacks are constant." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management is largely clueless." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about MediaNews Group redundancies in 2026?

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

MediaNews Group Reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(275 total reviews)

Guy Gimore

82% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (275 reviews)

MediaNews Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 275 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MediaNews 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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275 reviews

1.0

17 Feb 2018

Do not work for Digital First Media

Senior editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You'll be a journalist, which is nice.

Cons

The pay is awful. The benefits are awful. Everyone is being laid off. You'll be expected to do the work of three people for the salary of less than one. Your boss will be a cold and unaccommodating corporate cog. Your complaints and/or suggestions will not be heard or even acknowledged. You'll watch newsrooms shutter and publications fold. You'll realize, swiftly and with no small amount of despair, that there is no future at Digital First Media. You'll watch good people lose their jobs and you'll wonder when you're next. Eventually, you will be. Save yourself the years of penniless toiling. DFM is one of the largest laughing stocks of the journalism industry. Do not work for them.

1.0

18 May 2018

DON'T WORK FOR THIS COMPANY.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Can't think of one good reason to work for this company!

Cons

Company constantly selling office space from right under employees' feet. Layoffs and cutbacks are constant. No support/respect for associates. No professional development. Company hasn't dished out raises since 2007 despite making $160 million in profits in 2017!

1.0

25 Mar 2015

One of the most frustrating work experiences of my life

Multi media account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

My peers and my customers

Cons

I have worked in many leadership roles at large corporations. My role here was as a MultiMedia Digital Consultant at the Pioneer Press/Twincities.com. I have to say, that most of the management is the absolute worst I have ever been surrounded by. Very incompetent. They do not know how to coach, provide value, establish a clear vision, create excitement, develop individuals, etc. The training is an embarrassment. People are in jobs because they have been here for 20+ not because they are qualified to be in their jobs.

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DON'T WORK FOR THIS COMPANY.

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