Gizmodo Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
4
TOTAL
RATINGS
135

Gizmodo Company Culture

Gizmodo Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.3/5
Gizmodo's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Gizmodo CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Raju Narisetti Gizmodo's CEO
Raju Narisetti
43 /100

Diversity at Gizmodo

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at Gizmodo have rated Office Culture, Meetings, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Gizmodo

Gizmodo eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

0

Gizmodo employees are 0% more likely to recommend Gizmodo as a great place to work

33%Promoters
34%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at Gizmodo

Working at Gizmodo is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Gizmodo employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Gizmodo’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Gizmodo was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Gizmodo

C

Overall Company Culture at Gizmodo is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom
45%

Gizmodo ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Gizmodo Employee Reviews

Gizmodo Company Information

Gizmodo Company Overview

Gizmodo is an online magazine that provides information and articles related to technology, design, and social trends.

HeadquarterNew York City, NY
United States of America
Websiteus.gizmodo.com
Founding Date2001
Tel(832) 449-8477
Company StatusPrivate

Gizmodo Competitors

Gizmodo competitors include Digital Trends, Vox Media, Inc., BuzzFeed, and VICE Media. Gizmodo ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Gizmodo compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Digital Trends' Logo
    Digital Trends
    3.8/5
  2. #2
    Vox Media, Inc. Logo
    Vox Media, Inc.
    4.1/5
  3. #3
    BuzzFeed's Logo
    BuzzFeed
    4.1/5
  4. #4
    VICE Media's Logo
    VICE Media
    3.7/5
  5. #5
    Gizmodo's Logo
    Gizmodo
    3.3/5

Gizmodo Employees

4 employees at Gizmodo have reviewed Gizmodo across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 4 Gizmodo employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Gizmodo are not very pleased with their total compensation at Gizmodo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Gizmodo are generally satisfied with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Gizmodo are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Gizmodo believe the environment at Gizmodo is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Gizmodo is a bit slow.

Overall, the employees at Gizmodo are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Gizmodo - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Gizmodo KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Gizmodo's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Gizmodo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Gizmodo CEO & Leadership

Gizmodo CEO - Raju Narisetti

Raju Narisetti Gizmodo's CEO
43 /100

Raju’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Raju in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Raju Narisetti’s employees rank Gizmodo in the Top 10% for Office Culture, in the Top 25% for Meetings, and in the Top 35% for Happiness. When compared to Gizmodo’s competitors, Raju Narisetti ranks below both VICE Media CEO Nancy Dubuc and Vox Media, Inc. CEO Jim Bankoff.

Gizmodo Leadership

The Gizmodo Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Raju Narisetti, SVP, Business Development Ryan Brown, and EVP and General Counsel Lynn Oberlander

  • Raju Narisetti  CEO / President

    Raju Narisetti CEO / President

    Raju Narisetti serves as the CEO / President of Gizmodo.

  • Ryan Brown SVP, Business Development

    Ryan Brown serves as the SVP, Business Development of Gizmodo Media Group, a division of Univision Communications, Inc.... read more

  • Lynn Oberlander EVP and General Counsel

    Lynn Oberlander serves as the EVP and General Counsel of Gizmodo Media Group, a division of Univision Communications,... read more

  • Susie Banikarim EVP & Editorial Director

    Susie Banikarim serves as the EVP & Editorial Director of Gizmodo Media Group, a division of Univision Communications,... read more

Gizmodo Salaries

How much does Gizmodo pay?

How much do people at Gizmodo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Gizmodo is $118,834, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,186, or $61 per hour.

At Gizmodo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $253,653 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $51,168 annually. Average Gizmodo salaries by department include: Product at $137,545, Admin at $62,484, Finance at $95,880, and Design at $88,185. Half of Gizmodo salaries are above $128,186.

3 employees at Gizmodo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Gizmodo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$76k
$76k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$99k
$99k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$120k
$120k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$192k
$192k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$246k
$246k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$272k
$272k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$341k
$341k100th Percentile
$118,834*
Average Compensation
$128,186*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Gizmodo Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Gizmodo

Diverse employees at Gizmodo score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Gizmodo in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Gizmodo across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Gizmodo Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Gizmodo PTO

Gizmodo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Gizmodo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Gizmodo applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

1
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Gizmodo Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Gizmodo on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
50%
Product
25%
All Industries
25%

Candidates By Location

New York City
50%
Long Island City
25%
Staten Island
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Gizmodo

Who is the CEO of Gizmodo?

Gizmodo CEO is Raju Narisetti, their score by employees is 43

What is the salary for Director of Operations in Gizmodo?

Director of Operations average salary in the US is 145k

What are the salaries in the Sales in Gizmodo?

The average salaries for Sales in Gizmodo is 235k

Who are Gizmodo competitors?

Gizmodo main competitors are Digital Trends, Vox Media, Inc., BuzzFeed, VICE Media

What are the benefits at Gizmodo?

Gizmodo perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy

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