Hearst is a good company to work for, but has had a tough time adjusting to the new media environment. - Anonymous employee Hearst Employee Review

4.0
Nov 23, 2008
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The magazine publishing industry is exciting and is always changing. Hearst was particularly generous with time off and work/life balance issues. The facilities are great (new tower in midtown) and the cafeteria is a great place for eating, meeting and hanging out.

Cons

The company hasn't done the best job of adjusting to the changing media industry. The company also seems to be very cheap, which they actually pride themselves on. The communication between divisions can be tense at times, especially between newly formed online media groups and the traditional publishing units.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Anonymous contractor
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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
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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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