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).
work culture of no egos, people are there because they are very committed to the craft of journalism, super smart and very supportive colleagues, doesn't feel like you are competing with your peers
Cons
little to no growth opportunities for non-text reporters, very hard to get raises, no performance reviews, stagnant salaries which are below market for big cities, feels like people are sacrificing their livelihoods in exchange for love of the craft and to be part of the brand because the company generally doesn't reward them financially for their efforts
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.
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.
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