Does Sightline Media Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sightline Media Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sightline Media Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sightline Media Group?

26% of Sightline Media Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sightline Media Group 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sightline Media Group?

Journalist (3) , Editor (2) , Editorial (2)

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

"Some good people still work there." ((in 6 reviews)); "My colleagues are extremely hard working and decent." ((in 4 reviews)); "Some managers are good ppl trying to look out for their staff but are limited because they can't make decisions or set course." ((in 3 reviews)); "• Editorial team was amazing before the mass layoffs" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Management is a mess." ((in 6 reviews)); "lack of funding, poor leadership with no vision, bad ownership, a generals staff malaise." ((in 6 reviews)); "AWFUL pay, little respect poor management" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sightline Media Group redundancies in 2026?

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

Sightline Media Group Reviews

2.4

26% would recommend to a friend

(67 total reviews)

Michael Reinstein

15% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Sightline Media Group has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sightline Media Group employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

67 reviews

3.0

21 Oct 2024

Great mission, but leadership has gone downhill

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great mission, but leadership has gone downhill

Cons

Leadership at the end of the day is heartless

3.0

12 Sept 2024

Old-school Management Style and Rigid Role, Not Open to Improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Colleagues were friendly, easygoing, and always willing to help, fostering open communication. Occasionally hosted offline activities together. Most work can be done remotely, with on-site attendance required only for major events.

Cons

The management style is rigid and unwelcoming toward change. The career path is narrow, with little opportunity for diverse learning. Employees are essentially confined to their roles, performing pre-assigned tasks with limited flexibility. Recently laid off a big group without notice and severance package.

1.0

27 Aug 2024

A nightmare place to work

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

• Editorial team was amazing before the mass layoffs

Cons

• Corporate doesn’t treat the editorial staff like human beings • No PTO payouts/401K matching, raises • You don’t have one job, you take on however many roles they need you to fill instead of staffing up sufficiently • Corporate plays favorites with editorial promotions rather than basing them on high performance

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