Does Adams Publishing Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Adams Publishing Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Adams Publishing Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Adams Publishing Group?

91% of Adams Publishing Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Adams Publishing Group 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Adams Publishing Group?

Anonymous (55) , Anyonymous Employee (21) , Editor (15) , Reporter (12) , Graphic Designer (10) , MMAE (9) , Current Employeee (7) , News Reporter (7) , Multimedia Account Executive (5) , Account Executive (4) , Multi-Media Account Executive (4) , Community Editor (3) , Employee (3) , Sales (3) , Sales Associate (3)

What are the pros of working at Adams Publishing Group according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great!" ((in 16 reviews)); "I have some great coworkers." ((in 11 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 9 reviews)); "I feel I have a good work/life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Departmental managers are great." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Adams Publishing Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and different hourly schedule" ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor management!" ((in 17 reviews)); "Upper management is content saving money by downsizing, eliminating positions and not filling open positions." ((in 10 reviews)); "Better communication from top down." ((in 7 reviews)); "time roles are reduced to 37.5 hours while maintaining the appearance of full" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Adams Publishing Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Adams Publishing Group locations?

Janesville , Minneapolis , Easton , Eau Claire , Greenville , Knoxville , Venice , Athens , Coon Rapids , Greeneville , Maryville , Idaho Falls , Pocatello , Princeton , Preston , Watertown , Fort Atkinson , Lake Mills , Glendive , Boone , Rocky Mount , Little Falls , Northfield , Waconia , Owatonna , Lenoir City , Mount Vernon , Elkton , Port Charlotte , Meridian

Adams Publishing Group reviews

4.2

91% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Mark Adams

92% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (298 reviews)

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Adams Publishing Group has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 298 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Adams Publishing Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

298 reviews

5.0

Apr 7, 2026

It's a family-owned company and it shows. We have a great team here.

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've been with Adams for years (having taken a few years off from journalism just to see if I wanted to try something else, and journalism was it for me). I began when they acquired the newspapers from ACM in 2014, left in 2018 and returned in 2021. The advancement opportunities are great (being an editor as well as reporter is my favorite part, along with meeting people and new opportunities). I feel like it's a family here.

Cons

Sometimes communication on special products such as magazines, special sections and other publications gets a bit muddle on the advertising side and suddenly we have a deadline coming up asap. I'm usually able to work with that, but a month beforehand is preferable for a deadline, and sometimes we only hear two or one week before.

5.0

Apr 6, 2026

Overall, I enjoy my role at Adams. Linking pay increases to annual reviews would boost morale.

Anonymous

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy working with my co-workers/team along with the location of our building. My position allows me to have a balanced work/life which is important to me.

Cons

Yes, yearly raises would be nice.

4.0

Apr 5, 2026

Very Happy I took the leap and excepted this job position

Mmae

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, the ability to truly shape what my paychecks look like through the effort and creativity I put into my work, and the positive environment of the workspace are all things I really value. Having flexibility allows for a better balance between responsibilities and productivity, while still being able to focus on delivering great results. Being in a position where my income can reflect the work I put in is incredibly motivating and encourages me to continuously grow and push myself. On top of that, working in an environment that is supportive, collaborative, and comfortable makes a huge difference in staying energized and passionate about what I do every day

Cons

Nothing I can think of off the top of my head.

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