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Associated Press is a source of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, and more. read more
The Associated Press Company Culture
The Associated Press Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
The Associated Press' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
C+CEO Rating
COutlook
CWork Culture
C-eNPS
D+The Associated Press CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gary Pruitt
66 /100
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Diversity at The Associated Press
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at The Associated Press have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at The Associated Press
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at The Associated Press have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
The Associated Press eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-36
The Associated Press employees are -36% more likely to recommend The Associated Press as a great place to work
| 16% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 32% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at The Associated Press
Working at The Associated Press is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Associated Press employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting The Associated Press’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at The Associated Press was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Associated Press
D
Overall Company Culture at The Associated Press is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
The Associated Press ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Associated Press Employee Reviews
Out of 15 The Associated Press employee reviews, 42% were positive. The remaining 58% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Associated Press improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 42% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 58% |
Positive Reviews From The Associated Press Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It has been some time for me but I beleive the process is rather informal and based on the hiring managers vs HR
- What makes you most happy at work?I am most happy when my customers are happy meaning I can deliver solutions that work for them. AP can be rigid in adapting to customer needs
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They have been very transparent in goals and direction; however one may not know whether and how this affects the role that you play.
Constructive Feedback From The Associated Press Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Experience/expertise not factored into compensation
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?This company is failing at the top. It needs to be overhauled.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?This place needs to diversify.
The Associated Press Company Information
The Associated Press Company Overview
Associated Press is a source of independent newsgathering, supplying a steady stream of news to its members, and more.
The Associated Press was founded in 1846 and its current CEO is Gary Pruitt. Since its inception 180 years ago, The Associated Press has grown to 1001 employees.
The Associated Press Mission, Vision & Values
The Associated Press Mission Statement
our mission is to inform the world. From delivering the news via pony express in 1846 to working in virtual reality today, we are always innovating.
The Associated Press Values
- Introduction
- Telling the story
- Conflicts of interest
| Headquarter | 450 W. 33rd St. New York City, NY 46601 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ap.org |
| Founding Date | 1846 |
| Tel | 2126215421 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PGND |
The Associated Press Competitors
The Associated Press competitors include Circa and Inform Technologies. The Associated Press ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Associated Press compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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The Associated Press Employees
The Associated Press has 1001 employees. 30 employees at The Associated Press have reviewed The Associated Press across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 30 The Associated Press employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Associated Press are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at The Associated Press, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Associated Press are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at The Associated Press are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Associated Press believe the environment at The Associated Press is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Associated Press is moderate. About 60% of the employees at The Associated Press work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at The Associated Press are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
The Associated Press employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at The Associated Press report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of The Associated Press employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
The Associated Press employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
55% of The Associated Press employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining The Associated Press - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining The Associated Press is that the company was unprepared on their first day. The Associated Press employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
The Associated Press KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of The Associated Press' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 The Associated Press employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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The Associated Press CEO & Leadership
The Associated Press CEO - Gary Pruitt
66 /100
Gary’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gary in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Gary Pruitt’s employees rank The Associated Press in the Top 50% for Team, in the Bottom 45% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 35% for Work Culture. Pruitt is generally unpopular with The Associated Press employees, but ranks especially low with employees with the company for Over 10 Years, and by Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Associated Press Leadership
The The Associated Press Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Gary Pruitt, Vice President and Managing Director, Global Media Services Andy Braddel, and Vice President - Technology Solutions Ankur Ahluwalia
Gary Pruitt CEO / President
Gary Pruitt serves as the CEO / President of The Associated Press.
Andy Braddel Vice President and Managing Director, Global Media Services
Andy Braddel serves as the Vice President and Managing Director, Global Media Services of The Associated Press.
Ankur Ahluwalia Vice President - Technology Solutions
Ankur Ahluwalia serves as the Vice President - Technology Solutions of The Associated Press.
Bruce Glover Managing Director
Bruce Glover serves as the Managing Director of The Associated Press.
Dave Gwizdowski SVP Revenue, Americas
Dave Gwizdowski serves as the SVP Revenue, Americas of The Associated Press.
Gianluca DAniello Chief Technology Officer
Gianluca DAniello serves as the Chief Technology Officer of The Associated Press.
Herbie Rana Corporate Controller & Vice President
Herbie Rana serves as the Corporate Controller & Vice President of The Associated Press.
Jessica Bruce Senior Vice President
Jessica Bruce serves as the Senior Vice President of The Associated Press.
Jim Kennedy VP of Strategy
Jim Kennedy serves as the VP of Strategy of The Associated Press.
The Associated Press Salaries
How much does The Associated Press pay?
How much do people at The Associated Press get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Associated Press is $119,133, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,557, or $55 per hour.
At The Associated Press, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $214,869 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,444 annually. Average The Associated Press salaries by department include: Finance at $88,950, Business Development at $117,583, Design at $135,246, and IT at $104,745. Half of The Associated Press salaries are above $114,557.
12 employees at The Associated Press rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings) while 12 employees at The Associated Press rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings).
Salaries contributed from The Associated Press employees include job titles like Editor, Director of Care, and Director of HR. Comparably data has a total of 8 salary records from The Associated Press employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $229k | $229k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
$119,133*
Average Compensation
$114,557*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Associated Press Salaries by City
The Associated Press Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Associated Press
Diverse employees at The Associated Press score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing The Associated Press in the Bottom 15% 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 The Associated Press across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
The Associated Press Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
The Associated Press PTO
The Associated Press' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. The Associated Press' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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The Associated Press Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, The Associated Press applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
The Associated Press has a total of 1001 employees
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let The Associated Press Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in The Associated Press on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 92% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Success | 8% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 83% | |
|---|---|---|
Trenton | 8% | |
Washington | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Associated Press
What is The Associated Press address?
The Associated Press location is at 450 W. 33rd St.
Who is the CEO of The Associated Press?
The Associated Press CEO is Gary Pruitt, their score by employees is 66
What is The Associated Press eNPS?
The eNPS for The Associated Press is -36
What is the salary for Group Engineering Manager in The Associated Press?
Group Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 176k
What are the salaries in the Design in The Associated Press?
The average salaries for Design in The Associated Press is 135k
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