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    CUMULUS MEDIA Reviews

    Updated October 15, 2018
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    Mary G. Berner
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    Pros

    • "The company as a whole is filled with great people who are excited about what they do" (in 30 reviews)

    • "Most Business owners have favorite radio station; you don't have to spent a lot of time on the front end explaining your product" (in 21 reviews)

    Cons

    • "low pay, sometimes have to work outside during the heat of summer" (in 20 reviews)

    • "Upper management roles tend to seek out to have all the glory for theirselves instead of working to make the company/team successful" (in 17 reviews)

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    1. "Amazing"

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      Current Employee - Board Operator in Dallas, TX
      Current Employee - Board Operator in Dallas, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CUMULUS MEDIA part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      This is where I want to work full time, I love working with my coworkers and love working at this particular radio station

      Cons

      Waiting on a full time position to become available. It is undetermined when that may happen but I love working here

    2. "sales"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at CUMULUS MEDIA full-time

      Pros

      Ability to work with different category verticals, flexibility of being on the road and in the office. Strong coaching, support and development from management, forward creative thinking. Made great friends- loved the team. Open door policy- awesome clients - awesome on air talent- always felt like I was working for pros that cared about my development and our clients results.

      Cons

      benefits were bad... parent company seemed volatile- no growth opportunities in what seemed to be an eroding industry

      Advice to Management

      more digital integration- better commission structure

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    3. "Promotions Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at CUMULUS MEDIA full-time

      Pros

      Great free entertainment. Because of the very limited staff quota, you get to become more hands on to things outside of your normal day to day. At times, one may come across some great colleagues as well.

      Cons

      Distacting non-stop internal conflict. Because of upper managements blatant distaste of working together to accomplish making the company successful, it stifles the productivity within the office, resulting into angst permeating into everyone on the floor. Upper management roles tend to seek out to have all the glory for theirselves instead of working to make the company/team successful.

      Advice to Management

      Having a more clearer and keener perspective on executing visions for branding, station value, promotional/programming inventory would uplift some integrity within the company. Cheapening your product and ruining the product.

    4. "Account Executive"

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      Former Employee - Account Executive in Birmingham, AL
      Former Employee - Account Executive in Birmingham, AL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at CUMULUS MEDIA full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Friendly work environment. Everyone treated like family.

      Cons

      I loved working there for the most part.

    5. "A Very Confused Company"

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      Former Employee - Senior Account Manager in Montgomery, AL
      Former Employee - Senior Account Manager in Montgomery, AL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at CUMULUS MEDIA full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      I made some life-long friends among the more qualified people who worked there.

      Cons

      Everything was very inconsistent, disorganized and management was frustrating.

      Advice to Management

      Promote the most qualified people, FROM WITHIN, to management positions.

    6. "Is anyone looking for a solution?"

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      Former Employee - Sales in Bridgeport, CT
      Former Employee - Sales in Bridgeport, CT
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at CUMULUS MEDIA full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Heritage Stations, talented people, lots of potential opportunities

      Cons

      Managers who are not qualified for the positions they hold. People who are not willing to learn & grow, prefer to spend time blaming each other. Employees can’t trust that what they’ve shared in confidence will remain. No organization or systems in place from corporate to the local mkt. The mid managers don’t know how to solve problems, who to contact for solutions, and aren’t interested in finding solutions. Implementing the same ideas for decades. Lack of communication between departments.

      Advice to Management

      Start acting professional- read a book- take a course- learn something new- change your behavior- keep business & personal life separate. Employees don’t want to hear about your family or financial drama on an hourly basis. You’re a distraction to the business day.

    7. "Underpaid"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at CUMULUS MEDIA part-time

      Pros

      Occasional cookouts and live performances

      Cons

      No benefits
      Low salary offers
      Inefficient work conditions

      Advice to Management

      Pay employees what they're worth.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Promotions Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Atlanta, GA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Atlanta, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at CUMULUS MEDIA part-time

      Pros

      Every day is different and exciting.
      Feels like a family.
      You can find great mentors there.
      People really do care about you and your professional growth.

      Cons

      Slow opportunities to move up. Some people are in their 30s and still part-time just waiting for that full-time position to open up. It is a waiting game but If you love radio it is worth it.

      Advice to Management

      No advice, being a Promotions Assistant is a tough job no matter what.

    9. "Account Executive"

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      Current Employee - Account Executive in Nashville, TN
      Current Employee - Account Executive in Nashville, TN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CUMULUS MEDIA full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Open door policy. Female leaders. Client driven.

      Cons

      No expense account, the commute. Working in cubicles.

      Advice to Management

      Be flexible with sales reps coming into the office every day.

    10. "News Anchor"

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      Former Employee - News Anchor/Reporter in Chicago, IL
      Former Employee - News Anchor/Reporter in Chicago, IL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at CUMULUS MEDIA part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      50,000 watt AM station in Chicago. Newsroom co-workers a pleasure

      Cons

      Aimless management, bad programming, reallly bad wages

      Advice to Management

      Get your act together. Foster an environment where people feel like they belong there rather than just needing a paycheck. Get rid of consultants and program the station through your own professional knowledge. Keep the listener in mind at all times...and not just lip service. Really mean it.

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