iHeartMedia reviews

2.9

33% would recommend to a friend

(2,840 total reviews)
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Robert W. (Bob) Pittman

39% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

iHeartMedia has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,840 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The iHeartMedia employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Oct 9, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It all depends on how your region/station handles themselves. Clear Channel rewards stations that perform well. There were several times our station received bonus for the great work our sales team did. Leadership was tough, and expected results. Co-workers were very nice and good people to work with. Most of the team was young, but some veterans on the staff were very helpful and informative.

Cons

Constant downsizing and need to find areas to make money. If a station is struggling, extra money is not added. Instead, cuts are made, which will eventually kill that station. Many times, you were expected to work much longer than your work day.

5.0
Jul 30, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's fun! There are parties to attend constantly and you get the benefits of lots of concerts, sports tickets, etc for free! There are also generally many opportunities for advancement, especially if you are willing to move to a new area and if you are interested in taking on a new job. Once you are in the door, your benefits only increase and the opportunities become more abundant. There are also different branches and a number of training activities, so almost whatever your job, you will have an opportunity to go away for training on that position and related software.

Cons

It's publicly traded so there is a lot of red tape. Plus, you have the FCC to watch out for if you are on air. Sometimes you can end up in a market that doesn't have the best management. If the management skills at your particular market are less than adequate, that can really decrease your satisfaction and functionality. I think many people who have worked for Clear Channel and gave a bad review probably just were in a bad market. But Clear Channel is set for success, so if you aren't happy in your market, I'd suggest relocating to another before writing off Clear Channel altogether.

3.0
Jun 14, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

large company-some security there I suppose-I'm part time, so actually fairly neutral-no chance for full time here that I know of=that's really because the budget is not conducive to it - that is the reality of the situation=also, when you are coming into a company like clear channel now, there is less opportunity for full time...it's just not available...more people are voicetracking=that means there's more automation=they do the same thing at my former place of employment Meridian Broadcasting. In the future, they may only have a morning team, and possibly an afternoon "crew"-weekends will probably be most if not all on an automated system=companies save money...that's a fact!

Cons

radio is a downside these days-not like it was=automation is taking more precedence some people unfairly paid more than others..my experience at Meridian Broadcasting in Ft Myers, Fl-"laid off" after being full time for the most part in radio since 1980...You come into the "game" and you realize after being in radio for a long time, most people go no where=after all, if you get full time on=air that's considered pretty good. next step up is program director/operations manager, and obviously not everyone can or wants to do that part of the job...unless you really "rate" with management, you are obsolete before you know it...

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