Great company, lovely people - but low pay across the industry, and career progression remains a bit opaque - Senior Commissioning Editor Hachette UK Employee Review

4.0
Jan 24, 2022
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Pros

Great people who are all really motivated; great mission; genuinely believe in bringing as many different stories to as many people as possible; lots of opportunity to take ownership and expand experience.

Cons

Lack of understanding of digital; lots of opportunity for taking ownership but not always recognised by job title/appreciation; large company, so hard to change culture; low pay across the sector (but ok if you're in it for the mission).

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

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