A Lot Of Problems Masked Behind A Shiny Package - Journalist Newsweek Employee Review

2.0
Mar 18, 2022
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Pros

-Nice people -Easy job during slow periods -Looks good on a resume -Allows you to write about a multitude of topics -Helps with networking

Cons

-Editors micromanage EVERYTHING - literally down to the word or sentence -HORRIBLE communication system, hard to keep in contact with editors -No standards for stories, articles can often be held back or killed for no real reason -You are lied to and told you are doing a great job even if your bosses don't like you or your work

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5.0
Mar 29, 2025
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Cons

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1.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Very cool office space if you work in NYC.

Cons

Run, don't walk. Pay is bad compared to other newsrooms with the same exposure. The organization is crazy messy. Restructuring people and changing job titles laterally without consulting the affected employees. Leadership will leave your message on read. Laying people off randomly, regardless of their talent and contribution to the team, purely because of a spontaneous, busy decision (you will see them hiring for the same position again in like a month). No space for advancement -- you are stuck with the same job title if your immediate supervisor doesn't move up/leave. To sum up, you deserve better if you are concerned and reading this.

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