Is Hearst a good company to work for?

Hearst has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,769 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Hearst to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Hearst have been left by employees working as Director , Intern and Editorial Intern .

Does Hearst pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Hearst?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hearst?

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)

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

"I only gave it a 2 because I did work with some truly great people." ((in 157 reviews)); "They have great benefits and continue to add new ones." ((in 117 reviews)); "Hearst Tower is a great building to work in (when everyone wasn't working from home)" ((in 68 reviews)); "They really value their employees and make sure you have a great work/life balance." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great support, culture and resources to spread your wings." ((in 41 reviews))

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

"Political and low paying; bleak outlook for industry" ((in 102 reviews)); "The Management is poor and don’t feel like managers" ((in 80 reviews)); "salaries are low and impossible to raise" ((in 50 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 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hearst layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Hearst locations?

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Hearst reviews

3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(1,452 total reviews)

Steven R. Swartz

72% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Hearst has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,452 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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4.0

Nov 23, 2008

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

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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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.

4.0

Aug 16, 2008

Good place to climb the ladder. Not for those who don't work hard.

Tv anchor

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to move up within the company. Good reputation in television news. The content isn't sensationalized like other television news programs. There is plenty of training made available and mentoring for those who need it and seek it out. If you stay on top of your game- do a constant good job, stay creative and stay current with the way media is changing-- you'll be fine. The company embraces change and forward thinking. Company is very careful on the candidates they chose to be on-air. This is assuring only those who are qualified and have the potential to excel. Moral is good compared to other companies.

Cons

No on-air wardrobe/hair/makeup allowance. No vision or extended dental. Like many television news stations across the country it can be difficult for those in the "old school" frame of mind to continue on. For example, more viewers are turning to the web for their news content. For those in the company who haven't fully embraced the importance of the web, it can be seen as a negative. I find the company can be slow to eliminate those who aren't fitting the company's vision for a successful news team. Company takes time in hiring, which is a positive, but sometimes hiring seems to be on the back-burner.

4.0

Aug 11, 2008

Growth opportunities possible for hard-working superstars

Associate editor

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good growth and advancement opportunities for intelligent, hard-working employees. In the past few years, HR has tried hard to provide corporate and company learning opportunities across its many magazines through mentor/mentee outreach, panels, etc. Stellar offices and overall sense of satisfaction at working for a great brand.

Cons

When it comes to layoffs, Management tends to be secretive until the last possible moment.

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