

Diverse employees at American City Business Journals have rated Team, Environment, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at American City Business Journals have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
American City Business Journals employees are -69% more likely to recommend American City Business Journals as a great place to work
| 11% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 80% | Detractors |
Working at American City Business Journals is rated below average by 42 employees, across various culture dimensions. American City Business Journals employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting American City Business Journals’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Hickory, NC. See below in detail how working at American City Business Journals was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at American City Business Journals is rated F
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American City Business Journals ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 54 American City Business Journals employee reviews, 41% were positive. The remaining 59% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping American City Business Journals improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 41% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 59% |
What makes you most happy at work?The work can be fulfilling.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Great people are at this company. Don't let the not so great ones block your vision.
What are some of the best things about your team?care about their jobs and try to do a good job
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Many things need to change.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Look for the most qualified person..
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Get some smart, fresh leader who understand employee retention and how to drive revenue
American City Business Journals Inc.(ACBJ) is the largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers in the USA.
To Help Customers Grow Their Business, Advance Their Career, And Simplify Their Professional Life.
American City Business Journals publishes news and information that is abundantly useful to the communities we serve. The company's foremost objective is to give our readers and advertisers quality print and online publications, as well as other services that are specifically tailored to their interests and needs. In this pursuit, our efforts must focus upon quality journalism, innovative marketing, exemplary customer service and an unquestioned commitment to the highest standards of professional and corporate ethics. American City Business Journals is enriched by the continuing contributions of exceptionally talented employees who provide the foundation upon which our quest for quality is built. The company shall always recognize that our skilled and dedicated employees are the company's greatest strength. Successful attainment of our corporate mission enables us to serve American City Business Journal readers, advertisers and employees in a manner consistent with that of the country's most revered and respected publishing companies. By achieving our financial objectives, we will be able to serve the public with improved products and more innovative services.
| Headquarter | Charlotte, NC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.acbj.com |
| Founding Date | 1985 |
| Tel | 7049731000 |
American City Business Journals competitors include Dow Jones & Company and Crain Communications. American City Business Journals ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how American City Business Journals compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

42 employees at American City Business Journals have reviewed American City Business Journals across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 42 American City Business Journals employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at American City Business Journals are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at American City Business Journals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at American City Business Journals are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 42 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at American City Business Journals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at American City Business Journals believe the environment at American City Business Journals is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at American City Business Journals is extremely fast. About 47% of the employees at American City Business Journals work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at American City Business Journals are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining American City Business Journals is that the company was unprepared on their first day. American City Business Journals employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of American City Business Journals' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 American City Business Journals employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Whitney’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Whitney in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Hickory, NC. Whitney Shaw’s employees rank American City Business Journals in the Bottom 10% for Environment, in the Bottom 10% for Meetings, and in the Bottom 10% for Perks And Benefits. Shaw is generally unpopular with American City Business Journals employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Marketing department and Male employees. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to American City Business Journals’s competitors, Whitney Shaw ranks below both Crain Communications CEO Keith Crain and Dow Jones & Company CEO William Lewis.
The American City Business Journals Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Whitney Shaw, Executive Vice President Alex Orfinger, and Senior Vice President Ryan Whittington
Whitney Shaw CEO / President
Whitney Shaw serves as the CEO / President of American City Business Journals.
Alex Orfinger Executive Vice President
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Ryan Whittington Senior Vice President
Ryan Whittington serves as the Senior Vice President of American City Business Journals. Ryan started at American City... read more
Michael Olivieri Executive Vice President
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Jeff Sauls Senior Vice President, Business Development - American City Business Journals
Jeff Sauls serves as the Senior Vice President, Business Development - American City Business Journals of American City Business Journals.
AT Castillo VP Circulation Operations
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Leigh Rogers Vice President- Digital Revenue
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Dave Roberts Vice President of Engineering, Digital Products Division, American City Business Journals
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How much do people at American City Business Journals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at American City Business Journals is $119,214, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,462, or $55 per hour.
At American City Business Journals, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,732 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,022 annually. Average American City Business Journals salaries by department include: Customer Support at $63,539, Finance at $83,127, Sales at $173,681, and Design at $114,594. Half of American City Business Journals salaries are above $115,462.
26 employees at American City Business Journals rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 81 ratings) while 25 employees at American City Business Journals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from American City Business Journals employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Scrum Master, and Accountant. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from American City Business Journals employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at American City Business Journals score the company 41/100 across various culture categories, placing American City Business Journals in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at American City Business Journals across various culture dimensions.
American City Business Journals' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is American City Business Journals' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. American City Business Journals' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, American City Business Journals applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
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Design | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Charlotte | 50% | |
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New York City | 17% | |
Fayetteville | 17% | |
Ridgeland | 17% |
Who is the CEO of American City Business Journals?
American City Business Journals CEO is Whitney Shaw, their score by employees is 43
What is American City Business Journals eNPS?
The eNPS for American City Business Journals is -69
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in American City Business Journals?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 137k
What are the salaries in the Legal in American City Business Journals?
The average salaries for Legal in American City Business Journals is 164k
Who are American City Business Journals competitors?
American City Business Journals main competitors are Dow Jones & Company, Crain Communications