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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterEmmis Communications employees are -34% more likely to recommend Emmis Communications as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Emmis Communications is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Emmis Communications employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Team and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Emmis Communications’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Indianapolis, IN. See below in detail how working at Emmis Communications was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Emmis Communications is rated C
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Emmis Communications ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 2 Emmis Communications employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Emmis Communications improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What are some of the best things about your team?The team work, and they work together to get the product sold
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Nothing really I just don’t like how low the bonus is
Emmis Communications is a mobile apps developer company which has developed apps like Power 106 F
We are committed to improving the operating results of our core assets while simultaneously seeking future growth opportunities in related businesses.
| Headquarter | 40 Monument Circle, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.emmis.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | +1 317-266-0100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | EMMS |
Emmis Communications competitors include Entercom, SiriusXM, Entercom Communications, and Beasley Broadcast Group. Emmis Communications ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Emmis Communications compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Emmis Communications have reviewed Emmis Communications 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 3 Emmis Communications employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Emmis Communications are not very pleased with their total compensation at Emmis Communications, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Emmis Communications are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Emmis Communications are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Emmis Communications believe the environment at Emmis Communications is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Emmis Communications is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at Emmis Communications work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Emmis Communications 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 Indianapolis, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Indianapolis, IN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 Emmis Communications' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Emmis Communications employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Jeffrey’s approval rate is just above average, putting Jeffrey in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Indianapolis, IN. Jeffrey Smulyan is well regarded by employees for the Executive Team Emmis Communications offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Emmis Communications’s competitors, Jeffrey Smulyan ranks just above Entercom’s CEO David Field. With Jeffrey’s leadership, Emmis Communications employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and Manager. Jeffrey was rated slightly below average for Team.
The Emmis Communications Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Jeffrey Smulyan, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer Ryan Hornaday, and Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary J. Scott Enright Esq.
Jeffrey Smulyan CEO / President
Jeffrey Smulyan serves as the CEO / President of Emmis Communications.
Ryan Hornaday Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Ryan A. Hornaday has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Emmis Communications Corp.,... read more
J. Scott Enright Esq. Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. J. Scott Enright, Esq., has been an Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of Emmis Communications... read more
Patrick Walsh President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
Mr. Patrick M. Walsh, also known as Pat, has been the President of Emmis Communications Corp. since August 1, 2015 and... read more
Charlie Morgan New York Market Manager & Senior VP
Mr. Charlie Morgan has been Senior Vice President of Emmis Communications Corp. since August 10, 2016 and has been its... read more
Scott Gillmore Austin Market Manager & Senior VP
Scott Gillmore has been Austin Market Manager and Senior Vice President of Emmis Communications Corporation since... read more
Gregory T. Loewen Chief Strategy Officer and President of Publishing Division
Mr. Gregory T. Loewen, also known as Greg, has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Digonex Technologies, Inc.... read more
Sarah Harris Founder & VP of Incite
Sarah Harris is Founder of Emmis Communications Corporation and has been its Vice President of Incite since November 3,... read more
How much do people at Emmis Communications get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Emmis Communications is $124,024, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,146, or $60 per hour.
At Emmis Communications, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,135 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $45,282 annually. Average Emmis Communications salaries by department include: Admin at $57,986, Engineering at $138,360, Sales at $142,975, and Operations at $120,848. Half of Emmis Communications salaries are above $125,146.
3 employees at Emmis Communications rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Emmis Communications rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Emmis Communications employees include job titles like Senior UI/UX Designer. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Emmis Communications employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $124k | $124k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 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 Emmis Communications across various culture dimensions.
Emmis Communications' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Emmis Communications' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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What is Emmis Communications address?
Emmis Communications location is at 40 Monument Circle, Suite 700
Who is the CEO of Emmis Communications?
Emmis Communications CEO is Jeffrey Smulyan, their score by employees is 67
What is Emmis Communications eNPS?
The eNPS for Emmis Communications is -34
What is Emmis Communications revenue?
Emmis Communications revenue is $215M
What is the salary for Sales Manager in Emmis Communications?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 130k