Does Associated Press pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Associated Press employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Associated Press. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Associated Press?

61% of Associated Press employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Associated Press 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Associated Press?

Reporter (24) , Editor (13) , Intern (12) , Producer (10) , Video Producer (9) , Journalist (7) , Newsperson (7) , Vote Entry Operator (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Director (6) , Journalist/Reporter (6) , Stringer (6) , Editorial Assistant (5) , Manager (5) , News Reporter (5)

What are the pros of working at Associated Press according to real employee reviews?

"Chance to edit and shape the most important news content of the day; great colleagues who are well" ((in 35 reviews)); "Great people and used to be a fun and rewarding place to work." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great opportunity to contribute: Your contribution is seriously taken, especially if you learn quickly and work passionately." ((in 13 reviews)); "Benefits are good, but not as good as they once were." ((in 12 reviews)); "work/life balance and good management" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Associated Press according to real employee reviews?

"The non union employees have no protection from bad management." ((in 21 reviews)); "Low pay without a lot of development opportunities." ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and sometime stressful" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary" ((in 10 reviews)); "Way too many managers and not enough line workers." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Associated Press layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

61% would recommend to a friend

(335 total reviews)

Daisy Veerasingham

64% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Associated Press has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 335 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Associated Press employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Médias et communication industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0

Oct 4, 2010

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Pros

interesting & diverse workforce; dynamic, challenging atmosphere; almost-constant opportunities for travel; independence and ability to be a self-starter highly encouraged

Cons

poor compensation; sometimes apathetic workforce; rarely a feeling of fulfillment with project completion; constant heavy competition with other newsgroups/agencies; extreme pressure to make deadline

5.0

Aug 29, 2010

Great Company to work but Corporatism threatens the future direction.

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I was very proud to work for the AP. I really loved the AP's sense of mission. You really felt like you were in the center of the universe. So many talented people worked there. It was a honor and a privilege to work with them. Until recently the job stability was fantastic. The work/life balance was great. I had no problem scheduling doctor appointments or errands. The health insurance benefit is fantastic. The other benefits are also good. I loved my time there.

Cons

The company tries to try to do things on the cheap, with uneven results. Management's decisions seem short sighted. Initiatives often die on the vine. Way too many managers and not enough line workers. Current upper management wants to convert the AP from a non profit to a fortune 500 company. Shifting of focus towards entertainment and less substantial offerings. The job stability that existed is a thing of the past. Economics presently seem to outweigh all other considerations. The union is becoming more accommodating to management whims with every succeeding negotiation. I guess what I'm trying to say is that the AP is becoming a regular for profit company.

1.0

Jul 28, 2010

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Pros

AP is well known among other companies and the corporate world. It's also good for the resume and a widely known company.

Cons

There's little room for growth, a lot of office politics and managers play favorites. Not much communication and more people holding meetings rather then doing the work.

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