Does Hearst pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hearst employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hearst. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hearst?

64% of Hearst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hearst 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hearst?

Account Executive (57) , Editor (41) , Intern (30) , Sales Assistant (23) , Editorial Intern (21) , Sales (16) , Video Editor (16) , Account Manager (15) , Director (15) , Executive Assistant (13) , Manager (13) , Producer (13) , Editorial Assistant (12) , Production Assistant (12) , Project Manager (12)

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

"I only gave it a 2 because I did work with some truly great people." ((in 163 reviews)); "Benefits were great and started immediately." ((in 111 reviews)); "Hearst Tower is a great building to work in (when everyone wasn't working from home)" ((in 65 reviews)); "The work life balance is good and is normal 9" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great support, culture and resources to spread your wings." ((in 42 reviews))

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

"Political and low paying; bleak outlook for industry" ((in 97 reviews)); "The Management is poor and don’t feel like managers" ((in 86 reviews)); "salaries are low and impossible to raise" ((in 50 reviews)); "long hours and no back up advail" ((in 33 reviews)); "I had to sit on multiple meetings where upper management screamed and belittled people in front of groups" ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hearst layoffs in 2026?

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

Hearst reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,450 total reviews)

Steven R. Swartz

72% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Hearst has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,450 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hearst 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).

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4.0

Aug 1, 2022

Legacy media company offers employee development but within a conservative culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- Competitive benefits - Emphasis on employee development and regular training programs, including DE&I training, management training, etc. - Senior management makes it a point to connect with individuals at all levels of the organization - Company values integrity, which is reflected in leadership principles

Cons

- Conservative culture that at times values tenure over fresh ideas - Less flexible remote work policies - Noticeable salary increases rare outside of promotions - Although making an effort, more work needs to be done to include women and people of color in top positions

5.0

Aug 1, 2022

Company Culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Hearst is incredibly inclusive, diverse, and prioritizes employees’ personal and professional development.

Cons

Hearst is a large company, so someone looking for a smaller workplace/more team overlap would most likely not find that across all teams at Hearst, although the company does actively pursue opportunities for collaboration.

5.0

Jul 15, 2022

Team MOR

Brand ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Get to participate in events across the city.

Cons

Not a lot of opportunities to ascend to full time positions.

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