Is Salem Media Group a good company to work for?

Salem Media Group has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 745 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Salem Media Group to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Salem Media Group have been left by employees working as Producer , Board Operator and Media Strategist .

Does Salem Media Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Salem Media Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Salem Media Group. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Salem Media Group?

64% of Salem Media Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Salem Media Group 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Salem Media Group?

Media Strategist (52) , Account Executive (47) , Board Operator (15) , Sales (14) , Editor (10) , Producer (10) , Account Manager (6) , Business Manager (6) , Executive Assistant (6) , General Manager (6) , Marketing Coordinator (6) , Digital Marketing Specialist (5) , Digital Media Strategist (5) , Manager (5) , Promotions Assistant (5)

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

"Great management, co" ((in 40 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 26 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 23 reviews)); "Salem has a great culture inside the building." ((in 22 reviews)); "Great team to work with and flexible for writers" ((in 21 reviews))

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

"A lot of work with low pay" ((in 40 reviews)); "low salaries and very hard to move up" ((in 14 reviews)); "There could be better communication from management to employees and from administration to programming on the local level." ((in 9 reviews)); "Compensation is low and you have to ask for a raise." ((in 7 reviews)); "Pay very low; raises not given to lower echelon but given to upper management, even when experiencing poor performance as a company." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Salem Media Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Salem Media Group locations?

Camarillo , Richmond , Dallas , Nashville , New York , Washington , Los Angeles , Irving , Atlanta , Glendale , Denver , Greenville , San Diego , Orlando , San Antonio , Sacramento , Seattle , Portland , Maitland , Arlington , Phoenix , Miami , Houston , Tampa , Boston , Chicago , Little Rock , San Francisco , Eagan , Omaha

Salem Media Group reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(721 total reviews)

Dave Santrella

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Salem Media Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 721 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Salem Media Group 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

721 reviews

1.0

Mar 4, 2025

Radio Is Having To Reinvent Itself; Salem Is Dangerously Behind The Curve

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Open door to students and young people looking for a start in a cottage industry. - One dollar bonus after 2 years of service.

Cons

- Toxic workplace and business operations. - Unwilling to provide living wage or fair compensation. The Benefits package was an unaffordable luxury. - Double standards with no oversight. Remote Work/ Stay-At-Home for a majority while a minority are required to commute and be micromanaged to a fault. - As technology is currently moving at lightspeed and the media landscape is shifting faster than we've ever experienced in history, Salem's operation seems to be stuck in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. - Favoritism run amok. Bullying not acknowledged. - HR is distant and disconnected from the actual culture of the company. - Unchecked poor performance results. - There is no middle in this company. It's either the grossly underpaid or the well-off. This gap is detrimental to productivity, team morale, and the quality of output and services. - The words innovation, progress, and multimedia have escaped this company. They are riding a tricycle on the Autobahn. - Upskilling not appreciated or supported. - To achieve upward mobility in the company, kowtowing to upper-management is more effective than professional development. - Deceptive virtue signaling. Salem produces & supports Christian content, although the actions of management are far from the Christian values they pose behind.

Salem Media Group Response

1y

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Salem Media Group. We value both the positive and negative feedback as it allows us to see how we can improve for the future.

1.0

Jan 28, 2025

So Cal Blues

Media strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working remotely when permitted to

Cons

The company is in real trouble and the San Diego stations are no different. Very challenging to find AM radio prospects for religious talk or right-wing political talk. They tried to pivot by white-labeling their digital, but the prices are higher than most and the results are almost never there. The sales teams are a revolving door because they almost always want you to start from scratch to build your own book of business. Usually takes less than 6 months for someone new to realize that what was said in the interview was not realistic.

Salem Media Group Response

1y

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Salem Media Group and we appreciate your honest feedback! We understand the challenges you've mentioned and appreciate your insights.

3.0

Aug 13, 2024

No Raises

Author services representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, no micromanaging, friendly management

Cons

No raises, conservative Christian culture, MAGA supporters, extreme work load

Salem Media Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and your dedication over the past few years. We appreciate your positive comments about our flexible environment and friendly management. We understand your concerns about raises and workload, and we are exploring ways to improve processes and utilize modern technology. Your input is valuable, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. Please feel free to reach out to HR or management with any further suggestions.

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