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      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

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      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
      5.0
      Sep 14, 2008

      Hearst - the best employer I have worked for.

      Lsm
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They care about their people, and want everyone to be the best they can be in their jobs. Hearst is also a financially sound broadcast business that makes wise decisions within their company.

      Cons

      Hearst is so large that it took me 7 months to realize how many companies Hearst actually owned. We have resources within our own company that I did not know existed, and beleive we could really utilize these sister companies rather than invest in other competitive companies for outside information and services.

      4.0
      Aug 16, 2008

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

      Tv anchor
      Recommend
      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
      Recommend
      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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