Hearst reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(304 total reviews)

Steven R. Swartz

74% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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3.0
Nov 23, 2014

Not the same company

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Pros

Amazing headquarters bldg in midtown Manhattan. Smart, talented colleagues. Employee gym. Nurse on premises. Great cafe that serves breakfast and lunch and has sushi bar. Historied brand. Quality titles. Successful launches of new magazines with TV tie-ins. Company diversified interests outside of media.

Cons

Magazine division is scared of the future. Industry changes and the way people get their information has them scratching their heads. Test way too much in order to validate their decisions. Newsstand is dead. Yet they put all their attention there. Family-owned company used to treat their employees more like family. Now employees are just a headcount and salary. Lots of firings in 2014. Many staff wiped out and replaced--often asked to clear out in less than two hours. Those who are left live in climate of fear.

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The Digital Media department is improving the way we receive our news and content. We have rolled out a new platform for all of our brands in order to share content more seamlessly. We are also recruiting more viral news editors to engage with our news desk set up.
5.0
Nov 14, 2014

Good So Far! 1

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Pros

the ability to make $$$ - if you are performing well, manager leaves you alone. Good group of people and lots of incentives to do well.

Cons

office is dumpy, it is stressful, but the stress is a good thing in a sales job. you have to learn the ropes in order to succeed.

2.0
Oct 30, 2014

God, I Hate Uncle Hearst

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Pros

Everyone else is just as miserable as you Free cupcakes Decent benefits Fun to people watch in the elevators I love the gym

Cons

Low pay Ridiculous hours Overlooks talent Nepotistic Talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk when it comes to female empowerment

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