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 41 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 24 reviews)); "Benefits are great." ((in 24 reviews)); "Salem has a great culture inside the building." ((in 24 reviews)); "Everyone is friendly to each other and very happy to be there." ((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 36 reviews)); "low salaries and very hard to move up" ((in 15 reviews)); "There could be better communication from management to employees and from administration to programming on the local level." ((in 9 reviews)); "Long hours and long weekends with promotions and events that took a toll mentally." ((in 7 reviews)); "Compensation is low and you have to ask for a raise." ((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

2.0

Sep 1, 2023

Scary Times at Salem

Live show producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For the longest time I enjoyed the company culture at Salem. I enjoyed the office atmosphere and the free and friendly people who worked with me. Recently, though, the company has fallen on hard times. Employees have been laid off and the office environment is far more dark and serious. We are beginning to transition from an office space of camaraderie to an office space of dog-eat-dog to succeed attitudes.

Cons

I am afraid of losing my position every day. This company is continuing to lose money in the stock market and employees have been laid off. Entire markets and regions of the company have been restructured or sold. Every day my fellow colleagues are worried that someone around us will be the next person to be laid off. Salem is focused on the wrong aspect of business by attempting to transition itself into a digital marketing agency in a world of well-established competitors. The bread-and-butter radio operations of the company feel their existence is threatened as our stock continues to plummet, employees of all experience levels are laid off, and markets are sold off.

Salem Media Group Response

2y

We appreciate your feedback about your experience at Salem Media Group, and we value your perspective. We understand your concerns about recent changes and the shift towards digital marketing. These changes have been driven by the evolving media landscape, and while they come with challenges, they are essential for our long-term success. We acknowledge the anxiety surrounding job security and want to reassure you that we are committed to open communication and providing support during transitions. Together, we aim to navigate these challenges and create a more secure and positive environment for all Salem team members. Your advice to management is taken seriously, and we are actively reviewing our operations to ensure they align with our goals and industry trends. Restoring trust and confidence within our team is a priority for us, and we are working diligently to address these concerns. 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.

2.0

Aug 30, 2023

Don't waste your time.

Digital media strategist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers were extremely helpful and friendly.

Cons

Lack of legitimate training and support. No clear vision for the immediate future. There needs to be an understanding that the future is here and it's digital. Terrible management practices. Refusal to spend money on tools needed to ensure success. No creativity or planning when it comes to specific events. Lack of awareness on multiple levels. I could go on and on...

Salem Media Group Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your time at Salem Media Group. We genuinely appreciate your insights and apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. We're pleased that you found our co-workers to be friendly and helpful, as fostering a positive team environment is important to us. We understand your concerns about training, support, and our digital vision. We're actively working to enhance our training programs, adapt to the digital landscape, and ensure our employees have the necessary resources for success. Your feedback is valued, and we're taking steps to address these areas. 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. Thank you for your time with us, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Aug 28, 2023

Great Company!

Operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love this company! Great team!

Cons

None. Salem is phenomenal. Great place to work.

Salem Media Group Response

2y

Thank you so much for taking the time to review Salem Media Group and provide great feedback!

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