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 4% 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 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CNN?

Intern (90) , Producer (64) , Associate Producer (56) , Production Assistant (42) , 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 127 reviews)); "Most of the people are great and very intelligent." ((in 124 reviews)); "Great colleagues to work with and you're guaranteed to grow with the company." ((in 42 reviews)); "The team is great and family like" ((in 34 reviews)); "Great perks and culture." ((in 26 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 39 reviews)); "No work life balance for journalists" ((in 30 reviews)); "Salary is low but media salaries in PH are low in general anyway." ((in 29 reviews)); "HR and hiring managers don't take chances on internal employees." ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor leadership, hyper" ((in 18 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.

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3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,032 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

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

CNN has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,032 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

Sep 19, 2024

Great Salary; Horrible Health

Growth manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Best salary of my career

Cons

Worst health care of my career

1.0

Jun 1, 2024

Three roles combined into one for the same pay

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My salary is just enough to keep me alive

Cons

Takes advantage of everyone, especially those low on the ladder. Combined multiple roles into one, requiring rounds of extra training lasting more than half a year now. $0 raise. Current responsibilities are 5x what I signed up for. Zero opportunities to move up or move anywhere for that matter.

4.0

Mar 4, 2024

Great company lovely people

Video editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good benefits and a lot of leave and PH can be use as you like. Everyone in the company is nice, maybe a few difficult people at the news desk but in general everyone is friendly, kind and nice. Occasionally free treats from the company. Work life balance place.

Cons

Internal management keeps changing, sometimes need to work on weekend or have to stand by. No progression and that’s the reason most people left after a few years. The company has no intention to retain talent.

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