Strange atmosphere and unclear leadership at Newsweek - Director Newsweek Employee Review

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Newsweek still carries a certain cache for your parents.

Cons

Largely empty floor at 1WTC. Never seen a physical copy anywhere even though they say they print one. Don't know anyone who reads it online despite constant talk of website growth. A CEO who is walks and talks like a simulation of someone trying to convince you he actually knows anything beyond a public role as a CEO. Weird shell game lawsuits by mystery owners. It's all odd and a bit scary.

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5.0
Mar 29, 2025
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Pros

I enjoyed working at this place

Cons

I sometimes worked long hours.

1.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Very cool office space if you work in NYC.

Cons

Run, don't walk. Pay is bad compared to other newsrooms with the same exposure. The organization is crazy messy. Restructuring people and changing job titles laterally without consulting the affected employees. Leadership will leave your message on read. Laying people off randomly, regardless of their talent and contribution to the team, purely because of a spontaneous, busy decision (you will see them hiring for the same position again in like a month). No space for advancement -- you are stuck with the same job title if your immediate supervisor doesn't move up/leave. To sum up, you deserve better if you are concerned and reading this.

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