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 36 reviews)); "Salem has a great culture inside the building." ((in 26 reviews)); "Good benefits and a lot of flexibility when personal time is needed." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 23 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly to each other and very happy to be there." ((in 20 reviews))

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

"A lot of work with low pay" ((in 36 reviews)); "low salaries and very hard to move up" ((in 13 reviews)); "Raises are always cut to add on to the building." ((in 9 reviews)); "There could be better communication from management to employees and from administration to programming on the local level." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay very low; raises not given to lower echelon but given to upper management, even when experiencing poor performance as a company." ((in 7 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

4.0

Mar 7, 2024

Great people

Integrated marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work environment, nice offices

Cons

Did not offer a flexible work schedule

Salem Media Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We value both the positive & negative feedback as it allows us to see how we can improve for the future. We would like to hear more from you, please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129.

3.0

Mar 4, 2024

Not for everyone

Digital marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pays well Nice people internally

Cons

I lied about my location here for privacy - our market I am only sales person (kinda) so it’s lonely…. Very very religion and politics centered which could be a pro for someone else

Salem Media Group Response

2y

Thank you for your candid feedback. We appreciate your acknowledgment of our competitive compensation and the positive interactions you've had with our team. We understand the challenges of feeling isolated in your role and encourage you to reach out for support. While our religious and political focus may not resonate with everyone, we value diversity of thought and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where all perspectives are respected. Your insights are valuable as we continuously strive to enhance the employee experience at Salem Media Group. We would like to hear more from you, please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129.

5.0

Feb 2, 2024

Amazing Company and Interview Experience

Email marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The entire interview process was incredibly smooth. The interviewers were big on communication and underpromised and overdelivered. Each manager and employee that I have come in contact with at Salem have been nothing but kind and encouraging. They truly care about each employees wellbeing and work-life balance. Additionally, there is a ton of room for growth and promotion within the company.

Cons

None that I have noticed so far.

Salem Media Group Response

2y

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Salem Media Group and provide great feedback. We are happy to have you in our Salem family!

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Jobs at Salem Media Group

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