Does Urban One pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Urban One employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Urban One. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Urban One?

32% of Urban One employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Urban One 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Urban One?

Promotions Assistant (17) , Producer (7) , Account Executive (6) , Board Operator (6) , Integrated Marketing Specialist (5) , Account Manager (4) , Manager (4) , Promoter (4) , Anonymous (3) , Intern (3) , On-Air Personality (3) , Online Editor (3) , Sales Assistant (3) , Senior Account Executive (3) , Executive Assistant (2)

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

"great energy and people share similar goals and passions" ((in 17 reviews)); "networking opportunities and looks good on resume" ((in 6 reviews)); "great coworkers" ((in 5 reviews)); "Radio One has a great culture." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good Company Culture." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Low pay and all about who likes you" ((in 26 reviews)); "The Management is absolutely horrible." ((in 11 reviews)); "Horrible Leadership" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work hard and you’ll see the benefits of your hard work" ((in 5 reviews)); "There is also a 'don't ask don't tell' policy when it comes to general managers who are factually proven incompetent to serve the role in which they were given." ((in 4 reviews))

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2.8

32% would recommend to a friend

(211 total reviews)

Alfred C. Liggins III

56% approve of CEO

19% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Urban One has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 211 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Urban One employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

211 reviews

3.0

Mar 31, 2026

Great pay and benefits, but management needs improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They have good pay and benefits

Cons

Terrible management at the top Great teams and creative opportunities but everything is silohed and people don't feel empowered. Many have left, quit and been let go.

3.0

Jan 22, 2026

Cold Calling or Fizzle

Integrated marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Media related sales is exciting and rewarding when you are able to deliver for your client.

Cons

Relying on internal stakeholders for quick turnarounds can hamstring deals. Your role is commission based and their role is not.

3.0

Jan 12, 2026

Marketing Manager

Senior intergrated marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Company Culture. The team makes you feel like family

Cons

Outdated products and services Not a proactive company.

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