Does Associated Press pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Associated Press employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Associated Press. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Associated Press?

61% of Associated Press employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Associated Press 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Associated Press?

Reporter (24) , Editor (13) , Intern (12) , Producer (10) , Video Producer (9) , Journalist (7) , Newsperson (7) , Vote Entry Operator (7) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Director (6) , Journalist/Reporter (6) , Stringer (6) , Editorial Assistant (5) , Manager (5) , News Reporter (5)

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

"Great people and used to be a fun and rewarding place to work." ((in 35 reviews)); "Chance to edit and shape the most important news content of the day; great colleagues who are well" ((in 34 reviews)); "Not much to say pay is good and schedule is fair" ((in 18 reviews)); "Big opportunity to work with chosen news specialists." ((in 12 reviews)); "Benefits are good, but not as good as they once were." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"The non union employees have no protection from bad management." ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours and sometime stressful" ((in 16 reviews)); "Way too many managers and not enough line workers." ((in 11 reviews)); "Current upper management wants to convert the AP from a non profit to a fortune 500 company." ((in 11 reviews)); "low salaries" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Associated Press layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Associated Press locations?

New York , Washington , Los Angeles , Cranbury , Spokane , San Francisco , Miami , Chicago , Brooklyn , Dallas , Philadelphia , Atlanta , Jersey City , Blackwood , Princeton , Harrisonburg , Richmond , Spokane , Sunnyside , Phoenix , Leitchfield , Asheville , Raleigh , Saint Paul , Charleston , Memphis , Beverly Hills , San Diego , Palo Alto , Cheney

Associated Press reviews

3.8

61% would recommend to a friend

(335 total reviews)

Daisy Veerasingham

64% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Associated Press has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 335 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Associated Press 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

335 reviews

1.0

Apr 7, 2021

Associated Press aka Old Boy's Club

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Respected within the industry until they turned tabloid.

Cons

This company does not promote within unless they are meeting a quota. It is not based on merit. I was highly regarded within my industry and not only was not promoted, when a manager (who was only promoted due to a quota) overspent the years budget they gave pay cuts to those of us working the hardest to supplement said mistake.

3.0

Aug 27, 2020

Manager means everything

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most coworkers are smart, dedicated. Working for AP in a reporting or editing role allows you to be part of the accurate telling of news from around the world. Intelligent, thoughtful, balanced conversations always precede decisions about how a story will be told or an event will be covered.

Cons

Everything comes down to your specific manager, many of whom are stretched thin. If your manager is great, you'll thrive. If you have a manager who isn't, he or she is very unlikely to get moved or dismissed -- and that will directly affect your experience, mindset, growth and chances for advancement.

1.0

Dec 21, 2019

Bless the AP's heart

Newsperson

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a front row seat to history.

Cons

Where do I begin? The company began a steady decline about 12 years back and leadership is unable to successfully manage current and pending challenges.

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