Salem Media Group reviews

3.7

64% would recommend to a friend

(721 total reviews)
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Dave Santrella

78% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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).

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721 reviews
1.0
Sep 8, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The pros were just staff meetings and meeting some nice sales people.

Cons

All managers were not Christian and treated everyone with absolutely no respect. If you want to feel used...worthless...and get paid a misery this is the place to work.

1.0
Apr 29, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Owned and operated websites, podcasts, personalities etc.

Cons

This is not to reflect on the entire org, just the management in the northeast. Delisted by NASDAQ, selling off assets/stations, desperate sales management, bipolar office environment, mostly negative sales meetings berating sales when they've been on board only several weeks:) Reeked of desperation. accusatory, you know nothing, they know everything. Misrepresented the oppty. compensation, time in office. Also, a selling sales manager is never a positive, poaching, zero transparency. You're essentially an entry-level business development rep feeding opps to mgmt. Then because they're under so much pressure they skip steps in the sales process to get deals in by the end of the month jeopardizing the entire deal. Meanwhile, corporate training is outcome strategic selling, not transactional sales. Look out if the oppty goes beyond three calls, all hell will break loose. They also outsource some of the key services that you sell, don't even do it in-house. Heck you can go 1099 and partner up and do that on your own if you want to start an agency. This is a legacy media/radio company that's trying to go digital yet their still stuck in the stone age

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Salem Media Group Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your insights regarding your time at Salem Media Group. We're genuinely sorry to hear about the challenges you faced, particularly with management in the northeast. We take your feedback seriously and will address these concerns internally to foster a more supportive and positive work environment. Your suggestions regarding streamlining our markets, implementing a unified CRM system, and embracing digital transformation are valuable. We are committed to continuously improving our processes and technologies to better serve our team members and clients alike. We would like to hear more from you, please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129. We appreciate your insights and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
Aug 15, 2023

Discriminatory & Outdated

Recommend
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Pros

If you are a conservative while male you will do well here.

Cons

If you have any other political affiliation, are a woman, or minority, you will. suffer. They promote you by giving your more tasks, without any additional pay. I was told to "be quiet". I complained about inappropriate sexual language and was told to handle it myself. The man was favored because "he had a wife and kids to feed". I was told to take down a "Happy Juneteenth" social media post to honor the new national holiday ending slavery because it made us appear to support "black lives matter." RUN!

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Salem Media Group Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the negative experiences you've described during your time here at Salem Media Group. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees, regardless of their political beliefs, gender, or background. We deeply regret any instances where you felt marginalized or unsupported, especially in matters concerning inappropriate behavior and promotions. This is not reflective of our values, and we will use your feedback to reinforce our commitment to fair treatment, professional conduct, and transparent communication. Your insights about age diversity and management are also appreciated, and we will take them into consideration as we strive to improve. We genuinely value your feedback and invite you to reach out to our HR department. Please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129.We are dedicated to learning from your insights and making meaningful changes to ensure a positive work environment for all.
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