High pay but not worth the nastiness - Anonymous employee Condé Nast Employee Review

2.0
18 May 2011
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Pros

Paid better at Conde than other publishing companies Great benefits Good perks Good for your resume

Cons

Senior management incredibly demanding, usually not about the big issues Gossipy and sometimes nasty coworkers Constant covering your a** makes for a stressful day to day No job security

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5.0
8 Feb 2026
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Pros

You’re wealthy enough to be relaxed, but not wealthy enough to be careless.

Cons

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1.0
24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great to be in proximity to such amazing brands like Vogue, Vanity Fair and the New Yorker

Cons

Pay is absolutely criminal unless you're "bonus eligible." Another billion dollar company crying poverty. Also, absolutely zero possibility of advancement.

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