Is Hearst a good company to work for?

Hearst has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,770 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% 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 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hearst. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hearst?

63% of Hearst employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hearst 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 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 152 reviews)); "They have great benefits and continue to add new ones." ((in 115 reviews)); "the building is beautiful and looks great on the resume" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great support, culture and resources to spread your wings." ((in 41 reviews)); "They really value their employees and make sure you have a great work/life balance." ((in 40 reviews))

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

"Political and low paying; bleak outlook for industry" ((in 103 reviews)); "The Management is poor and don’t feel like managers" ((in 84 reviews)); "salaries are low and impossible to raise" ((in 52 reviews)); "long hours and no back up advail" ((in 33 reviews)); "I had to sit on multiple meetings where upper management screamed and belittled people in front of groups" ((in 28 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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3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(304 total reviews)

Steven R. Swartz

74% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

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3.0

Dec 9, 2019

Great Work/Life Balance. Bad Pay/Title Equality

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Work/life balance is great. - You get actual holidays off, which is rare for digital media. - People are kind. - Lots of in-building facilities (cafeteria, gym, doctor) that add ease to employment.

Cons

- People with the same titles don't do the same work. - Salary discrepancies are HUGE. (I make 25% less than a male colleague with a lower title and less experience) - Communication from the higher-ups isn't the best. - Smaller teams get shafted BUG TIME!

1.0

Nov 19, 2019

Run don’t walk...toxic environment

Digital marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None, there weren’t any pros regarding my level of expertise/tenure in sales/marketing/digital. Outdated overpriced digital tactics and toxic management

Cons

Everything from low base salary, toxic culture/management/digital solutions/clients cancelling daily. Not an “open door environment”, and upper management isn’t going anywhere. I suggest a strong support system outside of work, or be prepared for therapy possibly medication to deal. Best wishes...waste of my talent

4.0

Nov 7, 2019

I like working here

Assistant editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a good job and the pay is good.

Cons

I don't have any cons really.

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