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

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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1K reviews
5.0
May 22, 2016

Great Experience

Recommend
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Pros

I worked in the editorial department. I worked closely with the home department! We were put into in groups

Cons

We did a lot of desk work. Coffee errands were a regular thing. I liked them. It allowed me to roam the city.

2.0
May 21, 2016

Not ideal

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It pays the bills You are exposed to a unique experience and get to see how magazines are run Many talented writers work there

Cons

Management doesn't think about the people below them Culture of treating low-level workers badly Ever-shrinking budget puts extra strain on all employees

4.0
May 20, 2016

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Hearst is a great company to work for. Many talented people.

Cons

It is a corporation so it runs like a big company.

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