Question 1

Does Associated Press pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Associated Press?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Associated Press?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"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))

Question 5

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

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"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))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Associated Press layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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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Decent treatment of contractors. I was hired PT to help verify mid-term election results. Felt appreciated.

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