Is New York Times a good company to work for?

New York Times has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,124 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at New York Times to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about New York Times have been left by employees working as Intern , Journalist and Senior Software Engineer .

Does New York Times pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, New York Times employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at New York Times. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at New York Times?

73% of New York Times employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated New York Times 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at New York Times?

Software Engineer (53) , Senior Software Engineer (28) , Editor (18) , Journalist (18) , Intern (16) , Staff Editor (16) , Manager (15) , Reporter (15) , News Assistant (14) , Account Manager (13) , Project Manager (11) , Director (10) , Art Director (9) , Journalist/Reporter (9) , Marketing (8)

What are the pros of working at New York Times according to real employee reviews?

"smart people; very family" ((in 111 reviews)); "Great culture and innovative brand to work for" ((in 53 reviews)); "My colleagues were great." ((in 51 reviews)); "good work life balance which is nice" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good benefits and PTO perks" ((in 49 reviews))

What are the cons of working at New York Times according to real employee reviews?

"Lots of restructuring and management was poor in my department." ((in 44 reviews)); "Pay is low and growth is slow" ((in 34 reviews)); "Bad managers in the office I worked at" ((in 24 reviews)); "Senior leadership is accessible and approachable." ((in 17 reviews)); "upper management are game of thrones and out for blood." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about New York Times layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed New York Times locations?

New York , Norfolk , College Point , Los Angeles , Boston , Washington , San Francisco , Chicago , Flushing , Charlotte , Gainesville , Sarasota , Atlanta , Bloomfield , Weehawken , Moorestown , Tuscaloosa , Moline , New Paltz , Brooklyn , Mount Vernon , Worcester , Cuddebackville , Hopewell Junction , New York Mills , Wilmington , Dallas , San Antonio , Kent , Columbus

New York Times reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(923 total reviews)

Meredith Kopit Levien

77% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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New York Times has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 923 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The New York Times 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

923 reviews

4.0

Dec 4, 2025

Data

Data manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Structured data org, teams organized by product/business line Modern data stack

Cons

Meeting heavy culture with cross-functional work

5.0

Dec 3, 2025

Great place to work!

Lead product designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

One-of-a-kind work experience, there is no place like The Times. Everyone cares about the craft, you will only find smart, motivated people here.

Cons

Salary isn't competitive with other tech jobs and leveling is kind of difficult, but I'm still here because the work is great and the people rock.

4.0

Nov 16, 2025

Great mission-driven company with thoughtful product culture

Product monetization manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work genuinely feels meaningful — you’re improving how people stay informed. Strong focus on subscriber engagement, retention, and long-term value instead of short-term metrics. Product teams are collaborative and very data-driven. Great cross-functional culture — PM, Engineering, Design, and Analytics work closely. High standard for product quality and experimentation. Hybrid schedule is reasonable; work-life balance is solid.

Cons

Decision-making can be slow because quality and alignment matter a lot. Lots of stakeholders across editorial, product, and growth — requires strong communication. Legacy systems in some areas mean technical debt can slow down experiments. Promotions can take time due to structured process.

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Great place to work!

Great mission-driven company with thoughtful product culture

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