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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBay Area News Group employees are 50% more likely to recommend Bay Area News Group as a great place to work
| 75% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Bay Area News Group is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Bay Area News Group employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Team and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting Bay Area News Group’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Bay Area News Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Bay Area News Group is rated C
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Bay Area News Group ranks in the Bottom 40% 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 BetterOut of 2 Bay Area News Group employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What makes you most happy at work?That we are meeting revenue goals
Bay Area News Group provide online, print, and mobile advertising solutions to businesses on a local, regional, and national level.
Our mission is to inform Bay Area communities by telling accurate and compelling stories that make an impact.
| Headquarter | 4000 Executive Parkway, Suite 200 San Ramon, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | info.bayareanewsgroup.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | 925-302-1600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Bay Area News Group competitors include Freedom Communications. Bay Area News Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Bay Area News Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
5 employees at Bay Area News Group have reviewed Bay Area News Group 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 5 Bay Area News Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Bay Area News Group are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Bay Area News Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Bay Area News Group are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. The majority believe the meetings at Bay Area News Group are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Bay Area News Group believe the environment at Bay Area News Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Bay Area News Group is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at Bay Area News Group work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Bay Area News Group are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Bay Area News Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Bay Area News Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Sharon’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sharon in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Sharon Ryan’s employees rank Bay Area News Group in the Top 5% for Environment, in the Top 20% for Happiness, and in the Top 25% for Manager.
The Bay Area News Group Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Sharon Ryan, VP/IT Jack Schneider, and Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Michael Turpin
Sharon Ryan CEO / President
Sharon Ryan serves as the CEO / President of Bay Area News Group.
Jack Schneider VP/IT
Jack Schneider serves as the VP/IT of Bay Area News Group.
Michael Turpin Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
Michael Turpin serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of Bay Area News Group. Michael started... read more
Lisa Buckingham SVP/CFO
Lisa Buckingham serves as the SVP/CFO of Bay Area News Group. Lisa started at Bay Area News Group in November of 2008.... read more

Dan Smith VP of Circulation
Dan Smith serves as the VP of Circulation of Bay Area News Group. Dan started at Bay Area News Group in April of 1982....
Pete Herschberger VP Advertising/Marketing
Pete Herschberger serves as the VP Advertising/Marketing of Bay Area News Group.
Bob Nishizaki Executive News Editor
Bob Nishizaki serves as the Executive News Editor of Bay Area News Group.
Bud Geracie Executive Sports Editor
Bud Geracie serves as the Executive Sports Editor of Bay Area News Group.
Dan Smith VP of Circulation
Dan Smith serves as the VP of Circulation of Bay Area News Group.
How much do people at Bay Area News Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Bay Area News Group is $141,771, or $68 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $142,175, or $68 per hour.
At Bay Area News Group, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $234,668 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $52,677 annually. Average Bay Area News Group salaries by department include: Product at $178,197, Operations at $117,996, Communications at $145,000, and Legal at $139,345. Half of Bay Area News Group salaries are above $142,175.
4 employees at Bay Area News Group rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 4 employees at Bay Area News Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $111k | $111k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $141k | $141k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Bay Area News Group across various culture dimensions.
Bay Area News Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Bay Area News Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Bay Area News Group address?
Bay Area News Group location is at 4000 Executive Parkway, Suite 200
Who is the CEO of Bay Area News Group?
Bay Area News Group CEO is Sharon Ryan, their score by employees is 66
What is Bay Area News Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Bay Area News Group is 50
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Bay Area News Group?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 179k
What are the salaries in the Product in Bay Area News Group?
The average salaries for Product in Bay Area News Group is 178k