Does CNBC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CNBC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CNBC. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CNBC?

69% of CNBC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CNBC 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CNBC?

Producer (26) , Intern (25) , Associate Producer (12) , Reporter (10) , News Assistant (9) , Journalist (8) , Internship (7) , News Editorial (7) , Senior Producer (7) , Video Editor (7) , Analyst (5) , Editor (5) , Graphic Designer (5) , Assistant Producer (4) , Journalist/Reporter (4)

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

"great people at a daily level" ((in 33 reviews)); "While the company's benefits were not great, the exposure gained was quite valuable." ((in 17 reviews)); "Fun atmosphere and culture." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great team and ability to learn" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Low pay and slow progression." ((in 17 reviews)); "Confusing and poor management and communication" ((in 13 reviews)); "If you get stuck with a bad manager can be painful." ((in 9 reviews)); "Hours are long and NY is expensive" ((in 8 reviews)); "There are very few opportunities for growth or advancement within the organization." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about CNBC layoffs in 2026?

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

CNBC reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(277 total reviews)

Mark Hoffman

87% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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CNBC has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 277 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CNBC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Médias et communication industry (3.9 stars).

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277 reviews

3.0

Jan 23, 2021

No comment

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair, friendly no conflict at all

Cons

Open discussion Limited time Long plan

4.0

Jan 12, 2021

Great workplace, sometimes intense environment

News assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team Fast paced Exciting and interesting news Opportunities to try new things Everyday is a little different

Cons

Intense newsroom at times Busy on a heavy news day

4.0

Dec 18, 2020

Great place to grow your career

Journalist/reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CNBC is a great place to get started as a journalist. It gives you the practical experience you need to develop skills in the field, particularly in breaking news and building contacts.

Cons

One of the main drawbacks is getting past the later stages of promotion. You can sometimes find yourself waiting a few years in junior positions before progressing.

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