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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews
2.0
May 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Heast has a state-of-the-art tech stack. The benefits are top-notch, the product set is best-in-class, and the perks are plentiful. The people who do the work are solid individuals.

Cons

Executive leadership is always at war, and the power factions don't make it easy to lead or be led with integrity. As many of my former colleagues told me, "it's the most politically charged organization they've ever experienced." The job lost me, and so did the culture. There a several senior executives who are just not honest, have their own agenda, and some... cheer for others to fail. I've watched from the sidelines (or the peanut gallery) and just felt bad. It's a shame. I believe they continue to leave money on the table because positioning and power take precedence over solid sales and business practices.

1.0
Apr 17, 2025

Not Great

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No pros I can think of.

Cons

We were just throwing everything at the wall.

3.0
Mar 27, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very well established company and divisions, great opportunities to lean the ins and outs of the business.

Cons

You will be Pidgeon holed, and upward mobility only comes from worshipping your superiors.

Viewing 163 - 165 of 1,450 Reviews

Glassdoor has 1,767 Hearst reviews submitted anonymously by Hearst employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Hearst is right for you.