Does IGN Entertainment pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IGN Entertainment employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IGN Entertainment. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IGN Entertainment?

20% of IGN Entertainment employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IGN Entertainment 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IGN Entertainment?

Software Engineer (8) , Sales (4) , (3) , Campaign Manager (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Video Editor (3) , Video Producer (3) , Content Writer (2) , Editor (2) , Freelancer (2) , Sales Coordinator (2) , Software Developer (2) , Vice President (2)

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

"Coworkers are great." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good benefits, PTO" ((in 6 reviews)); "The culture is great." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Poor management and a huge lack of support to those at the bottom of the totem pole leading to rapid turnover." ((in 18 reviews)); "Low pay, but to be expected in this industry" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is living large while the people that actually make the winning product for them get left in the dust and paid poorly." ((in 6 reviews)); "• Typical corporate/executive failures in media (disregard for quality/relevance of sponsorships, HR protecting the company rather than employees, executive leadership ignoring editorial/ethical boundaries, etc)" ((in 5 reviews)); "Political Senior Management." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about IGN Entertainment layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed IGN Entertainment locations?

San Francisco , Los Angeles , Costa Mesa , Brisbane , New York , California City , Cleveland , Culver City , Pembroke Pines , Greece

IGN Entertainment reviews

3.0

20% would recommend to a friend

(138 total reviews)

Yael Prough

18% approve of CEO

11% positive business outlook

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IGN Entertainment has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 138 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The IGN Entertainment 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

138 reviews

3.0

Mar 8, 2024

People: great ZD: not

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people who work here are legitimately good at what they do and want whats best for both content and the employees

Cons

...those people have no power over the finance people who make all the decisions. The decision makers are disconnected entirely and only care about shareholders

3.0

Sep 26, 2023

Exceptional Team, Yet Compensation Lags Behind

Sponsorships manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The organizational culture within the company is truly exceptional, characterized by an abundance of highly commendable individuals.

Cons

The level of compensation being offered does not align well with industry standards and is, in fact, notably on the lower end. In comparison to what other companies within the same sector typically provide in terms of remuneration, the pay being offered in this situation falls significantly short. This discrepancy raises concerns about the ability of this compensation package to attract and retain top talent, as individuals in the industry may be inclined to seek opportunities that offer more competitive compensation packages. It's important to consider the broader context of the industry's compensation landscape when evaluating the adequacy of the pay being offered in this particular case.

1.0

Apr 18, 2022

No upward mobility

Campaign manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work is an option.

Cons

No room for advancement. Leadership is questionable.

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Jobs at IGN Entertainment

Digital Designer (Static and Motion Focus)

National Sales Manager, East Coast Consumer

Senior Director of Social