Not as bad as some of the competitors, but not great - Copy Editor/Page Designer Hearst Employee Review

2.0
Jan 25, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Some remote work available, benefits are pretty standard. Occasional small raises/small bonuses — not really enough to match inflation, but a bit better than other newsrooms I've worked in. At the production level, your coworkers will be competent and work well together, and your immediate managers will probably be pretty decent to good to work for.

Cons

I work on the print side of the newsroom, so suffice it to say it's grim and not likely to ever get better. Pay not nearly enough to justify the increasing workload and pressure and job security beyond the short term is dicey. Most of the lower-level managers are pretty good, but once you get beyond the production level, the quality degrades sharply. I would advise people to get out while they can, but if you're hell-bent on working on a print paper, I guess you could do worse.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
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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
Recommend
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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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