Does Bauer Media Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bauer Media Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bauer Media Group. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bauer Media Group?

50% of Bauer Media Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bauer Media Group 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bauer Media Group?

Account Manager (26) , Producer (12) , Editor (11) , Project Manager (11) , Marketing (10) , Journalist (8) , Staff Writer (8) , Business Analyst (7) , Designer (7) , Redakteur (7) , Software Engineer (7) , Writer (7) , Broadcast Journalist (6) , Manager (6) , Marketing Executive (6)

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

"Some great people and a decent location." ((in 117 reviews)); "Team were great and fitted in well" ((in 37 reviews)); "Great culture and very hard" ((in 32 reviews)); "A few great colleagues" ((in 28 reviews)); "Good work life balance with late hours not often required" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for the responsibilities; the only raise I received was to prevent my wage from falling below the minimum." ((in 82 reviews)); "Salaries are low and not transparent." ((in 48 reviews)); "Management is poor and inconsistent." ((in 48 reviews)); "No career progression and lack of investment when it comes training" ((in 17 reviews)); "The same senior management has been in place for so long they seem to have lost direction." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bauer Media Group redundancies in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Bauer Media Group locations?

London , Peterborough , Manchester , Camden Town , Newcastle upon Tyne , Glasgow , Birmingham , Liverpool , Leeds , Bristol , Guildford , Dundee , Nottingham , Cambridge , Huntingdon and Peterborough , King's Lynn , Norwich , Euston , Brighton , Carlisle , Plymouth , Edinburgh , City of London , Ipswich , Newcastle , Sheffield , Preston

Bauer Media Group Reviews

3.2

50% would recommend to a friend

(643 total reviews)

Yvonne Bauer

60% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (643 reviews)

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Bauer Media Group has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 643 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bauer Media Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

643 reviews

3.0

6 Jul 2026

Friendly environment with remote work, but lacks direction

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly environment. Remote working. Work events.

Cons

Lack in sense of direction.

Bauer Media Group Response

2d

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent with Bauer Media Group. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the friendly culture, flexibility of remote working, and opportunities to connect through company events. We're proud of the supportive environment our colleagues help create every day. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the need for greater direction. Clear communication and alignment around our goals are areas we continually focus on, and insights like yours are valuable in helping us improve. We wish you every success in the future and thank you again for your feedback.

5.0

3 Jul 2026

Supportive culture with career growth but pay issues

Key account director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people culture. Numerous opportunities for career development through training opportunities and collaboration with other departments.

Cons

Salary isn't great and there is a feeling of 'click' - if your face doesn't fit it can hinder progression.

Bauer Media Group Response

4d

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your years with Bauer Media Group. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our people-focused culture and found value in the training and cross-functional development opportunities available. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding salary and career progression. We recognise how important fair reward and an inclusive environment are, and we're committed to continually reviewing how we support and develop our colleagues. Feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us improve. We wish you every success in the future and thank you again for sharing your experience.

4.0

2 Jul 2026

Friendly workplace but hard to advance

Campaign executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly and social place to work

Cons

Difficult to advance and grow

Bauer Media Group Response

4d

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the friendly and social atmosphere within the team. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding career progression. We're continually working to create more opportunities for development and internal growth, and insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. We wish you all the best in your future career.

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