The Marketing, PR, Media, and Publishing Industry Employment Summary

There are 102,000 marketing and media companies nationwide, employing over 2 million professionals. On average, each business is on the smaller side, with only 21 staff members. This industry is almost evenly split between male and female employees, and the average employee age is 42 years old.

The Marketing, PR, Media, and Publishing Industry Insurance Benefits Comparison

What percentage of media employers offer medical insurance?

• 86% offer access to medical insurance. This is above the national average of 69%.
• These businesses provide an average monthly employer premium of $1,210 for family coverage. This is above the national average of $1,121.
• Additionally, they provide an average monthly employer premium of $459 for individual coverage. This is in-line with the national average of $458.

What percentage of media employers offer short and/or long-term disability insurance?

73% of these employers offer short-term disability coverage, and 70% offer long-term disability insurance. The national average is 42% and 34%, respectively.

What percentage of media employers offer life insurance?

78% offer access to a life insurance plan. Comparatively, the national average is 56%.

Do media employers provide access to paid family leave?

• 45% provide access to paid family leave. The national average is 20%.
• 92% provide access to unpaid family leave. The national average is 88%.
• 46% offer consolidated leave plans. The national average is 44%.

Summary

As a whole, the marketing, public relations, media, and publishing industry stands above the national industry standard when it comes to providing comprehensive employee benefits plans. Employers in this field understand that when you meet employee’s needs via all-inclusive benefits packages, their employees will feel productive and happy at their jobs. And as a result, employers experience decreased costs, higher efficiency levels, and stronger teams.

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