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?

"Chance to edit and shape the most important news content of the day; great colleagues who are well" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great people and used to be a fun and rewarding place to work." ((in 36 reviews)); "Not much to say pay is good and schedule is fair" ((in 18 reviews)); "Decent benefits" ((in 12 reviews)); "Big opportunity to work with chosen news specialists." ((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 23 reviews)); "Long hours and sometime stressful" ((in 17 reviews)); "Way too many managers and not enough line workers." ((in 10 reviews)); "Current upper management wants to convert the AP from a non profit to a fortune 500 company." ((in 10 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?

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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

4.0

Mar 8, 2014

Payment in access, sweat and perceived honor

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is no company more concerned with accuracy.

Cons

Miserable pay, variable management, disregard for personal lives and human needs.

3.0

Mar 5, 2014

Some very smart people, but many clinging to old ways/era; Earning potential grim

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management attuned to need for work/life balance; some interesting issues to work on; opportunity to be part of change; generous leave benefits

Cons

Salary growth is nonexistent; no clear path for advancement; minimal training opportunities so skills can languish; union environment contentious and resistant to change; many long-time employees too stuck in past era and resting on old ways of doing things

3.0

Feb 20, 2014

Influence - among dated business practices

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- upper management really listens to your ideas and wants to take action - offered a tremendous amount of autonomy and independence - not micromanaged - fair pay - great bennefits - having The Associated Press on your resume

Cons

- though upper management is interested in your ideas, there is no mobility or budget to do anything to follow through on ideas - incredibly dated company that is having a hard time modernizing to the digital and social media age - feel like I am stuck in a bad office sitcom from the 90's - as a younger employee, I am an anomaly; most of the workers are middle aged, no youthful culture - you are frustrated everyday by internal and external systems and the lack of resources to really have an impact on change

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