Medium
Medium is a platform where individuals share perspectives, knowledge, and wisdom, supported by a community of members rather than ads or selling user data.
Company Overview
Medium is a platform designed to share insightful perspectives, useful knowledge, and life wisdom with a global audience. Supported by a community of members rather than relying on advertisements or selling user data, Medium attracts over 100 million users monthly. It features a subscription model that includes a membership program, fostering an ad-free reading experience while allowing members to support great writers and join a global community.
Membership Programs
Medium offers various membership plans including a standard plan for $5/month or $60/year and a 'Friend of Medium' plan for $15/month or $150/year. Membership benefits include unlimited reading without ads, the opportunity to fund great writers, and access to a global community. The membership model is central to Medium's commitment to being supported by its users rather than advertisements.
Earning Opportunities for Writers
Medium's Partner Program allows writers to earn money based on factors such as member read time, positive interactions, follower bonuses, and Boost bonuses. To join, participants must be Medium members, have published a story in the last 6 months, and be located in an eligible country. The program incentivizes high-quality human writing and has been updated to expand into more locations.
Medium for Teams
Medium for Teams provides a library of insights from industry experts aimed at helping teams enhance their skills and knowledge. This offering supports a collaborative learning environment and draws from a diverse range of professional experiences shared on the platform.
Employee Benefits
Medium promotes a remote-first work culture, offering benefits like home office stipends, Wi-Fi reimbursement, and memberships to co-working spaces. Additional employee benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) plans, parental leave, unlimited paid time off, and an annual company retreat for remote employees to meet in person.