CNN reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(1,032 total reviews)
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Jeff Zucker

29% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

CNN has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,032 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CNN employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Médias et communication industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
May 17, 2016

Associate Producer

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits - a lot of paid time off, multiple options for health benefits. The brand carries a heavy reputation - you can use it to your advantage. You can shadow various departments and use company equipment to produce your own content - Growth and internal movement happens at a consistent rate - no two days are the same. Many internal career organizations to help shape and mold your career.

Cons

Schedules can be hectic during breaking news, work/life balance may be hard to achieve. Inside politics can affect growth opportunities.

5.0
May 13, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great contacts for life, passionate coworkers, training available for all positions

Cons

Just freelancing is not sustainable in terms og the income you receive and the experience you get.

3.0
May 13, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- good benefits - looking for people willing to experiment - good team in tech group

Cons

- news moves quickly so you're working with short timelines and high stress - company is changing rapidly and so is the staff - politics is everywhere - industry itself is extremely competitive

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