Strong culture, same old journalism - Senior Editor USA TODAY Co. Employee Review

3.0
Jan 8, 2026
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Pros

- Great culture. They care about diversity - Enjoyed tremendous work-life balance, though this will vary by publication. - Loved my fellow employees. Everyone was smart and cared about their work. This was true even of most upper management, with a few exceptions. - Pay was adequate. Could be way worse.

Cons

- Lack of vision from upper management led to mass layoffs. - Medical insurance is good but expensive. - The company's size does not mean job security. I wouldn't expect a tenure any longer than other jobs in this industry.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2026
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Pros

Talented staff. Smart editors and reporters across the company.

Cons

Still need more staff, but we haven't seen cuts in newsrooms for a few years.

5.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

A company that I believe genuinely cares about its employees as much as their clients. Great work/life balance, decent pay, great culture, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Cons

Trying to "fix" too many things at one time can lead to inconsistency and feelings of being overwhelmed at all levels. There is a lot of great intent and plans to continue to grow the company and make things better overall, however, sometimes it felt a lot like "pulling at straws" approach where upper leadership would try something impulsively, and not stick to it long enough to see if it could truly make an impact, and many times certain approaches contradicted a previous one for a different area of opportunity. However, it's important to note, that through many moving parts, there was always support offered, and a "safe space" to provide feedback at even entry level roles.

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