Does CNN pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at CNN?

57% of CNN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CNN 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CNN?

Intern (89) , Producer (64) , Associate Producer (55) , Production Assistant (41) , Senior Producer (19) , Journalist (18) , Writer (18) , Internship (17) , Manager (17) , Editor (15) , Video Editor (14) , Reporter (13) , Journalist/Reporter (11) , News Assistant (11) , Director (9)

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

"Working at CNN had great benefits and you felt part of the news each and every day." ((in 131 reviews)); "Most of the people are great and very intelligent." ((in 123 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with and you're guaranteed to grow with the company." ((in 41 reviews)); "The team is great and family like" ((in 38 reviews)); "salary is good and decent" ((in 27 reviews))

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

"Long hours and I don’t get home until later" ((in 42 reviews)); "No work life balance for journalists" ((in 29 reviews)); "HR and hiring managers don't take chances on internal employees." ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor leadership, hyper" ((in 19 reviews)); "Layoffs are common." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about CNN layoffs in 2026?

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

CNN reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,028 total reviews)

Jeff Zucker

33% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

CNN has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,028 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CNN 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

May 18, 2010

Freelance Producer at one of the sister channels of CNN,

Associate producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Turner is a company where recent grads and seasoned journalists want to work. Great benefits (for those who are hired full time). Great perks. Good place to work.

Cons

If you are a contractor or freelance, you don't get benefits (401K, Insurance and Parking). I could be frustrating sometimes getting to know when are you going to get hire.

4.0

Mar 22, 2010

Strategic Marketing with CNN

Marketing intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CNN allowed me to better understand how a broadcast copany develops a marketing strategy and how they go about implementing it

Cons

As an intern, your not paid, and an entire summer with no revenue coming in is very difficult to do. Its a must though because of the opportunity

4.0

Feb 8, 2010

Excellent Resources for Professional Growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CNN offers a tremendous amount of resources at the hands of every professional working within its walls. Each individual carries a strength to the production team that makes it one of the most intellectually stimulating environments. Senior colleagues have a breadth of expertise in fields that they have covered issues an entire career over. As junior staff they place an incredible amount of trust in your abilities that ultimately allow you to build on your portfolio. Each day offered new and exciting opportunities and that certainly beat working the traditional and predictable 9-6 M-F job where your work followed you each day of the week. You must be willing to "give it your all."

Cons

You must have the ability to balance your personal life. If building your career is a priority over maintaining your social and personal life then this is the perfect match. If your social life is of the utmost importance, then CNN along with the entire broadcast news industry certainly is not for you.

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