Does IBT Media pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IBT Media employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IBT Media. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IBT Media?

17% of IBT Media employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IBT Media 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 1.9 for culture and values and 2.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IBT Media?

Reporter (10) , Editor (5) , Writer (3) , Manager (2)

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

"Fun people to work with, decent work load but not overwhelming." ((in 6 reviews)); "Colleagues are great." ((in 4 reviews)); "Very flexible work hours.. Work from home.. paid maternity leaves.. great place to learn and grow if you are determined and hard working." ((in 4 reviews)); "Great growth and learning opportunities for those who can take advantage of the situation." ((in 3 reviews)); "free bagels on every wed" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Pay is low." ((in 9 reviews)); "Horrible upper management." ((in 8 reviews)); "In my exit interview I expressed various issues echoed in the Glass Door reviews: lack of direction, obsession with traffic at the expense of journalistic integrity, egotistical management." ((in 6 reviews)); "the comapnmy pays them a adequate salary." ((in 3 reviews)); "Constant layoffs" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about IBT Media layoffs in 2026?

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

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IBT Media reviews

2.1

17% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)

Etienne Uzac

16% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.6

Diversity & inclusion

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.0

Compensation and benefits

2.0

Career opportunities

1.9

Culture & values

1.7

Senior management

IBT Media has an employee rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 92 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The IBT Media employee rating is 44% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

92 reviews

1.0

Sep 8, 2016

If I could give IBT less than one star, I would!

Disgruntled reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

IBT offers an easy-to-hit bonus structure, which is really the only thing that makes up for the shekels the company pays their writers and editors.

Cons

Low pay with little to no opportunity for raises, the company is entirely driven by traffic which means writers don't get to cover stories that are meaningful or fulfilling, but rather ones that will get clicks, constant surprise layoffs (the company went from a full thriving news room to just a few writers in entertainment, sports and media & culture).

1.0

Aug 9, 2016

Avoid International Business Times

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The few remaining journalists at International Business Times, the food carts near the company's Lower Manhattan office and the cafeteria on the 16th floor.

Cons

The company's instability. It's not clear what the purpose of IBT Media is. Is it essentially a source of cash for cult leader David Jang and his Olivet University? Is it a serious attempt to create an authoritative voice of international business news? Is it just a news aggregator?

2.0

Jul 12, 2016

Keep tons of cash in your savings, you'll need it

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They hire a lot of people straight out of college, and full time writing jobs are hard to find, so a lot of smart people get their start here before quickly moving on to something more legit. Depending on the website you write for, you'll likely have a lot of independence. Very high turnover so if you stay you'll probably get promoted quickly (but never get a raise). PR events and freebies. Worked from home often.

Cons

The company's finances are a mess so your paychecks are often late by days, weeks or even over a month. Raises are constantly promised but never materialize. Pay is low. Mass layoffs with no warning. Unmeetable traffic goals.

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Jobs at IBT Media

Business and Finance Reporter

Remote

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