Question 1

Does Bustle pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bustle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bustle. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Bustle?

Accepted Answer

41% of Bustle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Bustle 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bustle?

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Writer (16), Editor (11), Freelance Writer (9), Content Writer (7), Commerce Writer (6), Editorial (4), Editorial Intern (4), Staff Writer (4), Account Manager (3), Commerce Assistant (3), Intern (3), Marketing (3), Assistant (2), Associate Editor (2), Audience Development Intern (2)

Question 4

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

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"There are people you can find here who are amazing." ((in 12 reviews)); "Decent pay structure and nice coworkers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good Work Life Balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Flexible hours, perfect for freelancers or anyone looking for part" ((in 5 reviews)); "Amazing company culture" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"The pay is low for how much you are working but the part" ((in 15 reviews)); "Rather, they blame you for their errors and the results of their poor management." ((in 13 reviews)); "Remote writers have the option of going into the Bustle offices, but upper management doesn’t go out of its way to invite us to headquarters or to Bustle events." ((in 11 reviews)); "Publishing is not doing well and layoffs were more frequent than anyone wants to see." ((in 8 reviews)); "Not to mention managers do not create a safe space for pitching new ideas." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Bustle layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Bustle locations?

Accepted Answer

New York, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, San Francisco, Portland, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta

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