Hearst Digital Media/Seattle PI - Sales Representative Hearst Employee Review

2.0
17 Nov 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Upbeat interview process and the prospect to work for a well known brand. Downtown Seattle waterfront bldg.

Cons

Open floor setting where people can see and hear each other at all time. Worst setting for making calls to clients. Very hight turnover rate, likely 70%-80%. Managed by a variety of people who fly in from out of town every week. Selling avery tired line of SEO/SEM that most business can and should self manage. Cultural clash between old Seattle PI sales reps and new sales reps that have to sell non PI ad space.

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5.0
10 Mar 2026
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Pros

I love working at Hearst in the Baltimore, Maryland market. I have worked for many radio stations over the past nearly 40 years and this is one of the best companies as far as working environment. I really feel cared for here.

Cons

On a personal level, I've had a hard time getting full time employment within the company, which is discouraging. Also, it takes forever for management to make hiring decisions.

3.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Stability, benefits, no micromanagement - Great to add to your resume - Talented coworkers who are dedicated to their work

Cons

- low base salary - no clear path for growth

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