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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterStar Tribune employees are 11% more likely to recommend Star Tribune as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
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| 13% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Star Tribune is rated highly by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Star Tribune employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Retention categories, putting Star Tribune’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Star Tribune was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Star Tribune is rated A
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Star Tribune ranks in the Top 10% 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 5 Star Tribune employee reviews, 25% were positive. The remaining 75% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Star Tribune improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 25% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 75% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?You get your PTO as one lump sum at the beginning of the year even in your first year.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to others, improve culture
In 1858, Minnesota became the 32nd state. A short nine years later, a daily morning newspaper was founded — the Minneapolis Tribune.
Star Tribune covers more of what matters to Minnesota, all day, every day – helping us stay informed, and navigate and take part in our world.
| Headquarter | 425 Portland Av. S. Minneapolis, MN United States of America |
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| Website | www.startribune.com |
| Founding Date | 1867 |
| Tel | 612-673-4000 |
Star Tribune competitors include The Des Moines Register. Star Tribune ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Star Tribune compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

9 employees at Star Tribune have reviewed Star Tribune 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 9 Star Tribune 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 Star Tribune are extremely happy with their total compensation at Star Tribune, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Star Tribune are pleased with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Star Tribune are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Star Tribune believe the environment at Star Tribune is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Star Tribune is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Star Tribune work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Star Tribune are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Minneapolis about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Minneapolis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% 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 Star Tribune's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Star Tribune employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Michael J. Klingensmith’s employees rank Star Tribune in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 5% for Happiness, and in the Top 5% for Retention. When compared to Star Tribune’s competitors, Michael J. Klingensmith ranks below The Des Moines Register CEO David Chivers.
The Star Tribune Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Michael J. Klingensmith, Chief Marketing Officer Steve Yaeger, and Senior Vice President David Walsh
Michael J. Klingensmith CEO / President
Michael J. Klingensmith serves as the CEO / President of Star Tribune.
Steve Yaeger Chief Marketing Officer
Steve Yaeger serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Star Tribune. Steve started at Star Tribune in Jun of 2015. Steve... read more
David Walsh Senior Vice President
David Walsh serves as the Senior Vice President of Star Tribune.
Jim Bernard Senior Vice President, Digital
Jim Bernard serves as the Senior Vice President, Digital of Star Tribune. Jim started at Star Tribune in Nov of 2010.... read more
Kevin Desmond SVP Operations
Kevin Desmond serves as the SVP Operations of Star Tribune. Kevin started at Star Tribune in Apr of 2007. Kevin... read more
Mike Maslow Executive Director of Sales
Mike Maslow serves as the Executive Director of Sales of Star Tribune. Mike started at Star Tribune in Apr of 2006. Mike... read more
Suki Dardarian Senior Managing Editor & VP
Suki Dardarian serves as the Senior Managing Editor & VP of Star Tribune. Suki currently resides in the Greater... read more
Randy Lebedoff SVP and General Counsel
Randy Lebedoff serves as the SVP and General Counsel of Star Tribune. Randy currently resides in the Greater... read more
Mike Labonia SVP Sales & Strategic Development
Mike Labonia serves as the SVP Sales & Strategic Development of Star Tribune. Mike currently resides in the Greater... read more
How much do people at Star Tribune get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Star Tribune is $120,531, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,996, or $57 per hour.
At Star Tribune, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,055 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,283 annually. Average Star Tribune salaries by department include: Sales at $171,742, Admin at $48,342, Marketing at $115,468, and Operations at $67,453. Half of Star Tribune salaries are above $118,996.
5 employees at Star Tribune rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 3 employees at Star Tribune rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Star Tribune employees include job titles like DevOps and UI/UX Designer. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from Star Tribune employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 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 Star Tribune across various culture dimensions.
Star Tribune's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Star Tribune's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Star Tribune's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Star Tribune applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Star Tribune address?
Star Tribune location is at 425 Portland Av. S.
Who is the CEO of Star Tribune?
Star Tribune CEO is Michael J. Klingensmith, their score by employees is 66
What is Star Tribune eNPS?
The eNPS for Star Tribune is 11
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Star Tribune?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 146k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Star Tribune?
The average salaries for Operations in Star Tribune is 67k