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Owned by Gannett Company, USA Today is the largest circulating newspaper in the United States. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 21

TOTAL RATINGS: 227

CEO: Nicole Carroll

USA Today Company Culture

USA Today Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.4/5

USA Today's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Compensation

Perks & Benefits

eNPS

CEO Rating

Happiness

USA Today CEO

Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Nicole Carroll

55 /100

Diversity at USA Today

N/A

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Women at USA Today

N/A

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USA Today eNPS

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Recommend to a Friend?

-42

USA Today employees are -42% more likely to recommend USA Today as a great place to work

26%	Promoters
6%	Passives
68%	Detractors

Working at USA Today

Working at USA Today is rated below average by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. USA Today employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Team have the most room for improvement, putting USA Today’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at USA Today was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at USA Today

D-

Overall Company Culture at USA Today is rated D-

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10%

USA Today ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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USA Today Employee Reviews

Out of 13 USA Today employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping USA Today improve their work culture.

54%

46%

Positive Reviews	54%
Constructive Feedback	46%

Positive Reviews From USA Today Employees

What do you like best about the leadership team?
We all work well together.
Anonymous Review
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Comradery, everyone is willing to help
Anonymous Review
What is the best part about your compensation package?
Base + bonus are team based
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From USA Today Employees

What would you improve about your company's interview process?
Ask applicable questions work history
Anonymous Review
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Doent care about customers which is the bread an butter
Anonymous Review
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
They don't care about anything
Anonymous Review

USA Today Company Information

USA Today Company Overview

Owned by Gannett Company, USA Today is the largest circulating newspaper in the United States.

USA Today Mission, Vision & Values

USA Today Mission & Values

USA TODAY is a multi-platform news and information media company. Founded in 1982, its mission is to serve as a forum for better understanding and unity to help make the USA truly one nation.

USA Today Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	Mclean, VA United States of America
Website	www.usatoday.com
Founding Date	1982
Tel	703-854-3400
Company Status	Private

USA Today Competitors

USA Today competitors include CEOWORLD Magazine, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, and Advance Publications. USA Today ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how USA Today 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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USA Today Employees

21 employees at USA Today have reviewed USA Today 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 21 USA Today employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at USA Today are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at USA Today, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at USA Today are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at USA Today are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at USA Today believe the environment at USA Today is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at USA Today is moderate. About 44% of the employees at USA Today work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at USA Today are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining USA Today - Employee Onboarding

100% 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.

USA Today Employee Onboarding

USA Today KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of USA Today's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 USA Today employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

USA Today KPIs & OKRs

USA Today CEO & Leadership

USA Today CEO - Nicole Carroll

55 /100

USA Today’s CEO Nicole Carroll started in this role in 2018. Nicole’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Nicole in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Nicole Carroll’s employees rank USA Today in the Bottom 20% for Compensation, in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 15% for Happiness.

USA Today Leadership

The USA Today Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Nicole Carroll, COO / Local Markets at USA TODAY Network Michael Kane, and VP, East Coast Revenue Estee Cross

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USA Today Salaries

How much does USA Today pay?

How much do people at USA Today get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at USA Today is $105,958, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,481, or $56 per hour.

At USA Today, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $255,317 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $51,216 annually. Average USA Today salaries by department include: Finance at $85,472, Product at $200,305, HR at $106,433, and Sales at $169,089. Half of USA Today salaries are above $118,481.

11 employees at USA Today rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 37 ratings) while 11 employees at USA Today rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).

Salaries contributed from USA Today employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, Art Director, and Senior UI/UX Designer. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from USA Today employees.

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USA Today Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $74k	$74k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $96k	$96k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $113k	$113k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $207k	$207k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $255k	$255k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $402k	$402k	100th Percentile

$105,958^*

Average Compensation

$118,481^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

USA Today Salaries by City

USA Today Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at USA Today

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at USA Today across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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USA Today Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

Work From Home Policy
Unique Office Space

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USA Today PTO

USA Today's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. USA Today's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	100%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	100%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Overview of Candidates Interested in USA Today on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	64%
	Engineering	14%
	Product	7%
	HR	7%
	Design	7%

Candidates By Location

	Washington	57%
	Los Angeles	7%
	Arlington	7%
	Fairfax	7%
	Tampa	7%
	Other	14%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding USA Today

Who is the CEO of USA Today?

USA Today CEO is Nicole Carroll, their score by employees is 55

What is USA Today eNPS?

The eNPS for USA Today is -42

What is the salary for QA in USA Today?

QA average salary in the US is 96k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in USA Today?

The average salaries for Marketing in USA Today is 110k

Who are USA Today competitors?

USA Today main competitors are CEOWORLD Magazine, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, Advance Publications

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