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 10 reviews)); "I feel I have a good work/life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "My boss is great!" ((in 5 reviews)); "Departmental managers are great." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Low pay and different hourly schedule" ((in 25 reviews)); "Poor management!" ((in 17 reviews)); "Poor pay, benefits being cut." ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management is content saving money by downsizing, eliminating positions and not filling open positions." ((in 9 reviews)); "Better communication from top down." ((in 6 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

4.3

91% would recommend to a friend

(298 total reviews)

Mark Adams

92% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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Adams Publishing Group has an employee rating of 4.3 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

1.0

Feb 5, 2019

Run!

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Um.... um.... um... yeah I've got nothing

Cons

Let's start with the fact that I worked for Adams Publishing. They bought a hometown, 100+ year old paper that had an 85% market share. Last I heard, it is around 10%. We had a guaranteed commission - that stopped. We had a 12% 401k match - that stopped. They removed the management from the building during their (hostile) takeover in order to offer promotions to "friends" who have been with them in other markets for who knows how long. They ignore seniority and hire people off the street who former management repeatedly turned down due to lack of qualifications. All in all this is a poorly run company. They are unfortunately purchasing papers in order to take all of the money they can before either selling them or closing them. They are a hedge fund who have no knowledge of the industry nor do they care.

1.0

Mar 9, 2019

Stay away

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

After 20 years, you get 6 weeks vacation.

Cons

No raises No promotions Upper management never around. Owners are leeches feeding off a dying industry with no care or compassion for the employees. Health insurance is a joke.

1.0

May 25, 2021

Worst job I’ve ever had. Don’t work here

News reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you’re desperate to get your first journalism job this place will hire you. They pay so little and have such low standards you won’t have any competition with other talent. But there are better first jobs out there.

Cons

Some of the lowest salaries/worst benefits in the business. Corporate is a nightmare to work with. Local management is OK, but don’t expect any feedback on your work. You’ll just be a body churning out copy. It felt like I was writing a community newsletter half the time. No commitment to real journalism. No raises. You’re only reward for doing good work is a pay cut. They cut everyone’s salary by 25% using the excuse of the pandemic. They then bumped us up to a 12.5% pay cut and that appears to be permanent. Just an awful place to work. Don’t do it if you can avoid it. Mgmt seems to be scratching their heads when reporters don’t stay longer than a year or two. Terrible pay and toxic work culture are the answer. Couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

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