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?

"Great people and used to be a fun and rewarding place to work." ((in 37 reviews)); "Chance to edit and shape the most important news content of the day; great colleagues who are well" ((in 34 reviews)); "The workforce is diverse and there can be great opportunities to travel and also to be a part of important events." ((in 14 reviews)); "Benefits are good, but not as good as they once were." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good salary and total comp." ((in 11 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 22 reviews)); "Low pay without a lot of development opportunities." ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours and sometime stressful" ((in 17 reviews)); "No action is taken to punish or get rid of bad managers even after numerous complaints." ((in 13 reviews)); "Current upper management wants to convert the AP from a non profit to a fortune 500 company." ((in 10 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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335 reviews

1.0

May 14, 2015

The London, Camden office is frankly a very nasty place to work

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

there are none im afraid

Cons

The work staff bully people, I have seen people being shouted out for no reason and others just sit there while younger members of the team are abused and constantly made to feel like nothing. They degrade assistants and laugh at them when they don't speak loud enough or when they say something they do not agree with. The atmosphere is toxic. One lady had a 20 min rant about how another person wasn't doing what she wanted them to do. A difference of opinion in the work place is not uncommon, but to sit and slate an employee for 20 mins is terrible.

2.0

May 4, 2015

sad

News reporter

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Pros

exposure and access to news and sources. big and well known organization.

Cons

double standards system outside and inside the US. poor benefits. no rules. no negotiation. the downfall.

3.0

May 2, 2015

newsroom

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great colleagues, never a dull moment

Cons

overworked, understaffed, under-appreciated, camden tourists

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