Does Community Impact Newspaper pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Community Impact Newspaper employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Community Impact Newspaper. This rating has decreased by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Community Impact Newspaper?

40% of Community Impact Newspaper employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Community Impact Newspaper 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Community Impact Newspaper?

Reporter (23) , Graphic Designer (14) , Account Executive (8) , General Manager (5) , Editor (4) , Editorial (3) , Intern (2) , Journalist (2)

What are the pros of working at Community Impact Newspaper according to real employee reviews?

"The culture is great!" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great people and values." ((in 11 reviews)); "The owners care about their employees like they are an extended family and aim to offer best in class benefits." ((in 9 reviews)); "• Everyone helps their co" ((in 5 reviews)); "The owners and executive leadership say that they care about employees and their families, and they back it up with actions every day." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Community Impact Newspaper according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor upper management." ((in 10 reviews)); "Low pay, one" ((in 8 reviews)); "It's disheartening to witness a company with such potential squandered due to poor leadership and a complete disregard for its employees." ((in 7 reviews)); "Inconsistent feedback on job performance, Inconsistent communication at times, Pay does not equal level of work, Heavy turnover" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Community Impact Newspaper redundancies in 2026?

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

Community Impact Newspaper Reviews

2.7

40% would recommend to a friend

(141 total reviews)

John Garrett

42% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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Community Impact Newspaper has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 141 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Community Impact Newspaper employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

141 reviews

3.0

Apr 20, 2026

Great coworkers but laid off with no warning

General assignment reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Amazing people to be surrounded by and get to work with The Houston office is great

Cons

very low pay very stressful can get laid off without any notice from your office

Community Impact Newspaper Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the contributions you made while you were part of the team. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your colleagues and the Houston office, that sense of teamwork is something we value deeply. We’re sorry to hear your thoughts around compensation, stress, and your departure. We do strive to have industry competitive pay and benefits for the work you do. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and wish you the best moving forward. If you'd like to share any further information, you may also contact hr@communityimpact.com

1.0

Mar 4, 2026

Worst job I've ever had

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

maybe the occasional free lunches after being disrespected and bullied by management.

Cons

This company is toxic. They break all labor laws! Trust the bad review. Any good ones are from management and HR. They are supposed to be unbiased and the owner and most of management push their extreme religion and political beliefs on to the employees. They are racist, agiest and if you are not an extreme white christian watch out. They do have a few tolken people to meet law requirements. They will eventually find a reason to fire them. Unless you are desperate for a job look else where!

Community Impact Newspaper Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very sorry to hear that your time with us has felt this way. The concerns you've raised are serious and not reflective of the environment we strive to create. Community Impact is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, workplace and we do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or violations of labor laws. While these statements in this review do not align with our policies or practices, we take all feedback seriously and would welcome the opportunity to better understand your experience. We encourage you to reach out to us directly at hr@communityimpact.com so we can review your concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.

1.0

Feb 24, 2026

If you want to kill your passion for journalism, work here!

Staff writer

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CEO approval

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Pros

The pay was halfway decent for the industry, and some of my co-workers were truly good writers who deserve way better.

Cons

I’ve been in journalism for a decade now, and this gig straight up ran me out of my life’s passion into another career. Intense micromanagement from the people above you that will make you think you’re the problem no matter the situation. I will echo what others have said as well, if you ever speak up about something, you immediately become a target and will likely be on the chopping block. As far as actual news coverage, it’s nothing like your typical reporting gig. They will hammer home “CI Style” which includes things 99.9% of other publications don’t do, so you really don’t have any creative freedom. You’ll spend much of your time driving through your community begging sources to talk to you, because nobody has heard of Community Impact and nobody takes them seriously as a real news outlet. If you actually want to report on something other than a new owner at a coffee shop, go literally anywhere else.

Community Impact Newspaper Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you spent with us. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your role led you to feel this discouraged about your work and your passion for journalism, that’s never the outcome we want for anyone on our team. At Community Impact, we aim to provide clear editorial standards and structure to support consistency and quality across our publications. At the same time, we recognize that individual experiences can vary, and it’s important that team members feel supported, heard, and able to grow within that framework. We take feedback about management practices and workplace culture seriously, including concerns around communication and how feedback is received. Creating an environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up is something we continually work to strengthen. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you the best in your continued career. Feel free to contact us at hr@communityimpact.com if you'd like to talk further.

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