CNN reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,027 total reviews)
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Jeff Zucker

33% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

CNN has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,027 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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1K reviews
5.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team and interesting work

Cons

None, great team and people

2.0
Jan 21, 2026

Associate Producer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

Not much room for upwards mobility. Hard to be promoted as an AP and there are a lot of management changes so they focus on finding new leaders instead of promoting people at lower levels. Layoffs every couple of years. Lots of changes to teams so our roles are constantly changing/merging with other teams. Took away extra pay for AP’s that work holidays.

3.0
Jan 20, 2026

Great Brand, Heavy Bureaucracy

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive compensation in certain departments. Strong benefits package. Brand recognition and resume value. Clear structure for people who prefer stability and routine.

Cons

The culture can feel overly hierarchical and “click-driven,” which slows decision making and discourages experimentation. A large number of long tenured managers/leaders contributes to organizational inertia and can dampen creative momentum. Creative energy often gets diluted by too many layers of approval “too many chefs in the kitchen”. Work life balance is inconsistent; while this is a news organization, expectations should be modeled more intentionally from the top. Quieter voices in meetings are often overshadowed, even when they bring stronger or more forward thinking ideas. Linear TV priorities still dominate, despite clear industry signals that digital should be the primary focus. Promotion and growth paths can feel limited; without visible advancement or raises, staying beyond 3–4 years may not make sense for many employees.

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