Does PBS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, PBS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at PBS. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at PBS?

65% of PBS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated PBS 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at PBS?

Intern (21) , Producer (12) , Director (10) , Associate Producer (8) , Video Editor (8) , Manager (7) , Telemarketer (6) , Assistant Director (5) , Product Manager (5) , RBT - Registered Behavior Technician (5) , Coordinator (4) , Executive Assistant (4) , Project Coordinator (4) , Senior Associate (4) , Software Engineer (4)

What are the pros of working at PBS according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 64 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and you can feel proud about the quality content the org produces" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great work environment and tasks." ((in 18 reviews)); "Benefits are great for a non" ((in 18 reviews)); "Everyone is hard working and cares about their impact on the country." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at PBS according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and few chances to advance" ((in 20 reviews)); "profit problems: some poor management." ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management expects too much of their teams that are severely understaffed." ((in 11 reviews)); "salaries across the board are low for the cost of living" ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours for some workers while others coast and make plenty of noise." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about PBS layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about PBS layoffs and their outlook for job security at PBS in 2026.

What are the top reviewed PBS locations?

Arlington , Washington , New York , Crystal City , Los Angeles , Research Triangle Park , Chicago , Durham , Costa Mesa , Alexandria , Brooklyn , Detroit , Bowling Green , Orlando , Boston , Newark , Salt Lake City , Albuquerque , Austin , Dallas , Murphysboro , Rock Island , Falls Church , Springfield , Kansas City , Warrensburg , Highland Mills , Rochester , Milwaukee , Phoenix

PBS reviews

3.8

65% would recommend to a friend

(340 total reviews)

Paula A. Kerger

76% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

PBS has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 340 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PBS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

340 reviews

2.0

Jun 25, 2026

Talented People, Cliquey Culture, Predictable Outcome

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong external brand recognition. Talented people at the program level who genuinely care about media. Meaningful mission — on paper.

Cons

Internal concerns about strategy and sustainability weren't taken seriously, and the organization is now facing the consequences of those decisions. The culture was deeply cliquey and rewarded tenure over contribution. Accountability and transparency were inconsistent across departments.

2.0

Jun 24, 2026

You'll realize why the senior mangement is there, and not a larger network.

Media operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job was fairly autonomous and relaxed.

Cons

Complete lack of communication from senior management. Decisions constantly made that affect your work by people who fundamentally don't understand what that work is and will never seek input by those who do. Plans regarding media processes and abilities remain secretive until the last moment from employees, channels and partners. Senior management on the media side of things comes off as delusional towards their knowledge and capabilities of the systems they poorly implemented. Would rather take the advice of vendors trying to sell a product than the staff who knows what needs to be done and how to do it.

5.0

May 26, 2026

Flexible work environment with growth opportunities

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely flexible, works with you, gives you the opportunity to grow your skills.

Cons

None, this job was great

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