Question 1

Does Hearst pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Hearst?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hearst?

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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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"I only gave it a 2 because I did work with some truly great people." ((in 160 reviews)); "Benefits were great and started immediately." ((in 120 reviews)); "Hearst Tower is a great building to work in (when everyone wasn't working from home)" ((in 75 reviews)); "The work life balance is good and is normal 9" ((in 41 reviews)); "Great support, culture and resources to spread your wings." ((in 39 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Political and low paying; bleak outlook for industry" ((in 101 reviews)); "The Management is poor and don’t feel like managers" ((in 84 reviews)); "salaries are low and impossible to raise" ((in 47 reviews)); "long hours and no back up advail" ((in 34 reviews)); "I had to sit on multiple meetings where upper management screamed and belittled people in front of groups" ((in 28 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Hearst layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Hearst locations?

Accepted Answer

<a href="/Reviews/Hearst-Madrid-Reviews-EI_IE2823.0,6_IL.7,13_IC2664239.htm">Madrid</a>

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