Does Backbone Media (Colorado) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Backbone Media (Colorado) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Backbone Media (Colorado). This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Backbone Media (Colorado)?

72% of Backbone Media (Colorado) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Backbone Media (Colorado) 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Backbone Media (Colorado)?

Account Manager (7) , PR Account Manager (3) , Media Planner (2) , Social Media Strategist (2)

What are the pros of working at Backbone Media (Colorado) according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great" ((in 7 reviews)); "I love the flex time offered and vacation and paid holidays are as good or better than other agencies." ((in 4 reviews)); "I love knowing and being confident in the fact that my bosses and coworkers are the best of the best, not just the best of the Denver/Carbondale areas." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Backbone Media (Colorado) redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Backbone Media (Colorado) redundancy and their outlook for job security at Backbone Media (Colorado) in 2026.

Backbone Media (Colorado) Reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(36 total reviews)

61% positive business outlook

Backbone Media (Colorado) has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 36 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Backbone Media (Colorado) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

36 reviews

4.0

10 Feb 2026

Great place to work with some drawbacks

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Backbone hires fantastic people, and I genuinely enjoyed working with my coworkers everyday, even when the client work was unsatisfying or difficult. Asking questions and asking for help is expected and encouraged. There is room to grow, especially if you're efficient and hardworking and can "show off" these attributes. Easy to balance work/life (outside of particular busy seasons). If it were up to me, I would still be with this company.

Cons

Unfortunately, the management are shooting themselves in the foot, so to speak. The "dirtbag" culture that Backbone is founded on is (maybe unsurprisingly) not fantastic at managing employees and company growth/decline. Sometimes to the point where it sabotages client relationships to the point of loosing business & having layoffs. I do feel that the lower 85% of employees are the ones keeping Backbone in business. Upper 15% need to get on the same page about the direction the company is headed and listen more to the employees who are doing the actual work.

Backbone Media (Colorado) Response

3mo

We appreciate your comments. Our great people and great clients are the dream come true.

1.0

6 Nov 2025

Terrible Company & Low Pay

Media coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

reimbursement on wellness and fitness is a plus

Cons

The pay here is relatively low compared to other digital marketing agencies and they expect you to work 8-5 than the traditional 9-5. No workplace culture. Not only that but they will lay you off with ZERO notice and no reason and replace you with a Caucasian person. Plenty of red flags so run while you can.

Backbone Media (Colorado) Response

7mo

Thank you for the feedback. While the experience described does not align with our policies or our understanding, we welcome open conversation and continuous improvement. Our team is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where transparency and fairness are core to how we operate. We encourage you to reach out to us directly so we can learn more privately and address any concerns appropriately.

5.0

3 Nov 2025

Good agency environment, great people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work alongside motivated, passionate people. Growing business with major brands in it's portfolio.

Cons

Pay generally lower than comparable roles at other agencies.

Backbone Media (Colorado) Response

7mo

Thanks for your comments! It's a true compliment to everyone that works here, as they certainly are motivated, passionate people. We have a truly amazing group. We are always looking to improve and while we are not a big agency, we strive to be on par or better with pay and benefits.

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Jobs at Backbone Media (Colorado)

Senior Media Measurement Analyst

US$100K - US$120K /yr

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Accounting Specialist

Senior Social Media Strategist