A sinking ship - Growth Marketing USA TODAY Co. Employee Review

2.0
May 10, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The only positives about Gannett are the INCREDIBLE journalists, making lifelong friends (bonded through trauma) and knowing that if I can get through 1 year at Gannett, I can literally get through anything.

Cons

I could write a novel on why you shouldn't work for Gannett. I've had so many former colleagues who worked tirelessly to meet impossible goals and then laid off due to "budget cuts" but then their positions were reposted the next day. They are the most chaotic, unorganized company I have ever worked for. Every day was constant anxiety. I ended up getting a stress rash because the culture and expectations were actual insanity. Everyone worked SO HARD because we believe in keeping good journalism alive, and the journalists are the best in the industry - but management solely cares about stock since that's a huge part of their multi-million $ income.

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5.0
Mar 9, 2026
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Pros

Career growth through working with a team that is about success - clients and your own!

Cons

No water-cooler chats because of being remote, but this isn't really a con.

5.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A company that I believe genuinely cares about its employees as much as their clients. Great work/life balance, decent pay, great culture, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Cons

Trying to "fix" too many things at one time can lead to inconsistency and feelings of being overwhelmed at all levels. There is a lot of great intent and plans to continue to grow the company and make things better overall, however, sometimes it felt a lot like "pulling at straws" approach where upper leadership would try something impulsively, and not stick to it long enough to see if it could truly make an impact, and many times certain approaches contradicted a previous one for a different area of opportunity. However, it's important to note, that through many moving parts, there was always support offered, and a "safe space" to provide feedback at even entry level roles.

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