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 32 reviews)); "Good day rates and opportunities to work different desks/departments." ((in 15 reviews)); "Benefits are good, but not as good as they once were." ((in 10 reviews)); "Learned a lot during my internship and had the freedom to report as if I was a full reporter." ((in 5 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 22 reviews)); "Low pay without a lot of development opportunities." ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and sometime stressful" ((in 16 reviews)); "No action is taken to punish or get rid of bad managers even after numerous complaints." ((in 12 reviews)); "Current upper management wants to convert the AP from a non profit to a fortune 500 company." ((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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (335 reviews)

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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

3.0

May 26, 2015

Powerful brand with an impressive history, however . .

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

AP is true to its mission - being the definitive source of trusted news. AP has a rich history with many accomplishments to be proud of. AP has many talented and smart people.

Cons

The pace of change is extremely slow, which leaves the organization vulnerable. Investment in the future is second to making generous pension obligations. People don't move around or leave AP so careers advancement is limited.

5.0

May 14, 2015

Sharp people doing necessary work that benefits society

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

AP had some of the smartest, most innovative people I've worked with. Their ability to draw top-level tech talent is extremely impressive.

Cons

Main development hub is in New Jersey. Unsure if the satellite development office in San Francisco is still open.

3.0

Mar 31, 2015

A dying breed struggling to transform to today's technology trends

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great heritage dating back to Abraham Lincoln's inauguration. Journalists are the best in the business. They are an authority on both international and state news reporting. Strong Brand recognition in the global marketplace.

Cons

IT is stuck in the past using systems dating back about twenty years. Very not for profit culture, especially where many IT staff seem to be waiting for someone to tap them on the shoulder and tell them it's game is over.

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