Is it still the 1980s? - Anonymous employee Hearst Employee Review

3.0
Jul 8, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company is one of the best run TV station broadcasters in the business. You're connected to the Hearst empire, which gives opportunities for high-achievers to connect with other groups of the media empire. Citizens United ruling will pad the earnings for companies like Hearst Television which will help alleviate some medium-term challenges facing this company and the rest of the industry.

Cons

Unfortunately all broadcasters are only good at the same "tactics" that made them successful through the 1980s. Hearst is especially prone to this because its a very top-down management style. I always got the feeling from station management that meeting your numbers was a do-or-die principle. Also the annual line-item budgeting process completely sidelined senior management for two months out of year and made it impossible to do anything else.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

Well-organized and good communication. As a contractor, I found Hearst to be a pleasure to work with.

Cons

I don't have any cons to report other than that the accounts payable is out of North Carolina and can take 60 days to receive payment.

3.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

- Stability, benefits, no micromanagement - Great to add to your resume - Talented coworkers who are dedicated to their work

Cons

- low base salary - no clear path for growth

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