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 Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
Dec 5, 2025

Just… don’t.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It’s a pitiful position. No advancement opportunities. You’re selling your soul for ads in a newspaper or lesser

Cons

See above, only cons no pros

2.0
Dec 4, 2025

Do more with less is the motto

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get the chance to partner with a great group of individuals.

Cons

No career pathways for growth Low pay With each year, layoffs increase making teams smaller increasing workload without any incentive of a promotion, pay raise, or even a merit. Culture has been going downhill year by year as well.

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