Does International Center for Journalists pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, International Center for Journalists employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at International Center for Journalists. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at International Center for Journalists?

50% of International Center for Journalists employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated International Center for Journalists 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at International Center for Journalists?

Program Assistant (4) , Finance Assistant (2) , Program Manager (2) , Program Officer (2)

What are the pros of working at International Center for Journalists according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good." ((in 5 reviews)); "The people are all nice and supervisor I have is great." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at International Center for Journalists according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay but I believe they're working on increasing it." ((in 5 reviews)); "Many supervisors can't do their supervisee's work, and therefore aren't aware of project burdens/workloads." ((in 4 reviews)); "The management is extremely toxic, non communicative, and they do not care about their staff." ((in 3 reviews)); "Salary is low, especially for the work load that is expected for the multiple programs one works in." ((in 3 reviews)); "Upper management is wildly mismanaging this company and fighting tooth and nail against the union that formed due to ICFJ’s toxic culture and low wages." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about International Center for Journalists layoffs in 2026?

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

International Center for Journalists reviews

2.9

50% would recommend to a friend

(34 total reviews)

Sharon Moshavi

37% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

International Center for Journalists has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 34 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The International Center for Journalists employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

34 reviews

1.0

Mar 20, 2019

Glad I'm gone

Project assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Generally an interesting field. Okay benefits.

Cons

ICFJ was a miserable work experience. The company is extremely cliquey and very top-heavy. The decision makers are extremely unaware of the day-to-day operations of staff. My immediate supervisor had no management experience and it showed. Additionally, the salary is not appropriate for the cost of living.

2.0

Aug 29, 2017

There should be room for both project managers and journalists

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for travel and training; good place to gain experience for project management; promotions are available from within. Working from home is an option after a year.

Cons

Many supervisors can't do their supervisee's work, and therefore aren't aware of project burdens/workloads. Individual experiences are shaped by individual managers. Lack of accountability, especially for upper management. High turnover leads to a lack of institutional knowledge.

3.0

Jul 3, 2017

Benefits good,

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good starter job for International Development. Great mission and work around the world. Good opportunities to work with diverse organizations and companies to build up network. Benefits are great, pay is okay, could be better. Opportunities to move up are good.

Cons

General non-profit issues, high turnover, often under-resourced, under-staffed and over-worked. Work-culture very fast-paced, high-stress, perfectionist, and top-down.

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