Does The HOTH pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The HOTH employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The HOTH. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The HOTH?

62% of The HOTH employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The HOTH 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The HOTH?

Content Writer (60) , Freelance Writer (42) , Writer (26) , Blogger (7) , SEO Content Writer (7) , Campaign Manager (6) , Customer Support Specialist (6) , Freelance Blogger (6) , SEO Campaign Manager (6) , Topic Creator (5) , Blogger Writer (4) , Freelance Content Writer (4) , Customer Support Agent (3) , Freelance Blog Writer (3) , Freelancer (3)

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

"Great atmosphere and culture." ((in 20 reviews)); "Great company culture and work environment!" ((in 19 reviews)); "Direct management is A+" ((in 18 reviews)); "A handful of really great people and a cool office" ((in 15 reviews)); "The articles are easy to write, the topics are generally interesting, everyone on staff is amazing, writers choose the amount of assignments they pick, and pay is consistent." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"No benefits for remote workers" ((in 8 reviews)); "They used to host these awesome content creator conventions, give out Hoth bucks so we could buy Hoth gear, create opportunities to earn extra cash, etc." ((in 5 reviews)); "low salary" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about The HOTH layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The HOTH layoffs and their outlook for job security at The HOTH in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The HOTH locations?

Saint Petersburg , Saint Pete , New York , Tampa , Saint Petersburg Beach , Chicago , Boston , Phoenix , Washington , Los Angeles , Portland , Fort Lauderdale , Remote , Oak Park , Lexington , Richmond , Florida , Tulsa , Amarillo , Houston , Rogers , Morgantown , Cleveland , San Francisco , Yuba City , New Haven , Oakville , Lakewood , Seattle , Erie

The HOTH reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(115 total reviews)

Marc Hardgrove

75% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

The HOTH has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 115 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The HOTH 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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Reviews by job title

115 reviews

4.0

Nov 3, 2020

Stress-Free and Consistent

Freelance writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Nice middleman between freelancers and clients -Friendly team and coordinators

Cons

Judging by how well they do, they could definitely pay freelancers more

5.0

May 28, 2025

Great comany

Cotent writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've worked with the hoth as a content writer and it was a great collaboration.

Cons

I find everything was great.

The HOTH Response

1y

Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and opinions with us. We value your feedback! With the skills you've learned during your time as a freelancer, we wish you great success in your next role! - The HOTH HR Team

5.0

Mar 8, 2025

Lots of flexibility

Freelancer writer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible hours - Plenty of work, if you want it - Autonomy

Cons

Limited room for career growth if you're a freelancer.

The HOTH Response

1y

Hi There, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and opinions with us. We value your feedback! With the skills you've learned during your time as a freelancer, we wish you great success in your next role! - The HOTH HR Team

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