CNN reviews

3.6

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,032 total reviews)
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Jeff Zucker

33% approve of CEO

38% 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
3.0
May 10, 2018

Photojournalist

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and benefits. Good equipment.

Cons

Terrible management. Will not address long term issues because they’re too afraid to rock the boat.

4.0
Jan 25, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I started at CNN as an intern and have stayed with the network since. If you're hungry for opportunities and offer yourself up to various teams, there's a lot of opportunity for growth. The company rewards people who want to learn vs. those who are comfortable coasting. Of course, every team and role is different. The benefits can't be beat - healthcare coverage, gym memberships, etc. Although that might change depending on how the merger with AT&T goes.

Cons

As with any job/industry, you do have to put in your time when you're starting out, either as a freelancer or a News Associate. You'll work long, sometimes unconventional hours for little pay. That said, you'll move up quickly within your first year or two and if you hustle, doors will open.

3.0
Dec 13, 2017

Producer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and benefits and a good corporate culture overall. The people who work at CNN are diverse compared to other media companies and most of the employees are smart and professional.

Cons

Middle managers are TERRIBLE and HR and upper management does nothing about it. If you get stuck with the wrong boss, it can make your life a living hell.

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