Does Condé Nast pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Condé Nast employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Condé Nast. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Condé Nast?

41% of Condé Nast employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Condé Nast 3.2 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 Condé Nast?

Editor (45) , Software Engineer (45) , Intern (42) , Manager (34) , Director (25) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Producer (20) , Sales Associate (20) , Editorial Assistant (19) , Executive Assistant (18) , Account Manager (17) , Art Director (17) , Analyst (16) , Project Manager (16) , Senior Editor (16)

What are the pros of working at Condé Nast according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people to work with if you have the time to get to know anyone" ((in 218 reviews)); "great benefits; company is finally trying in earnest (and will most likely succeed) to pivot and become a digital company that also prints magazines." ((in 89 reviews)); "Great team to work with and Manager!" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good atmosphere and culture." ((in 50 reviews)); "Growth opportunities and networking plus" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Condé Nast according to real employee reviews?

"most mags are understaffed and no one seems to care; Pay is low & it's hard to move up without leaving and coming back" ((in 118 reviews)); "Poor Management for Remote Teams" ((in 88 reviews)); "Awards itself huge bonuses while paying low salaries and squeezing already non" ((in 79 reviews)); "• “Senior leadership sometimes appears disconnected from on" ((in 51 reviews)); "Very frequent layoffs (depressing and unsettling)" ((in 42 reviews))

What are employees saying about Condé Nast layoffs in 2026?

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

Condé Nast reviews

3.2

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,892 total reviews)

Roger Lynch

38% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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Condé Nast has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,892 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Condé Nast employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Aug 11, 2018

Hard-charging, prep for a grind, and scrutiny

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-You get to work on meaningful content -Top-notch teammates -Iconic name brands -Nice view

Cons

-Communication is sporadic and vague from the top -Too many layers on the top -No room for mistakes -Expect to be overworked, on call all the time, without compensation or gratitude. -Help and support can be withheld from management if you fall on the wrong side

3.0

Jul 10, 2018

Business Affairs Associate

Contracts associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Workload is heavy but it is interesting work

Cons

Hierarchy and work environment is very toxic; promotions based on favorites rather than work merit; no training whatsoever

3.0

May 10, 2018

Pro-Women organisation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place for building network into the luxury space. Pro -Women organisation. 5 day work week

Cons

8.5hrs working otherwise half day cut. Emphasis on culture fit. No work from home. CL/PL -21 no sick leaves

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