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Gizmodo Company Culture
Gizmodo Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Gizmodo's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
AMeetings
BHappiness
BPerks & Benefits
BProfessional Development
C+Gizmodo CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Raju Narisetti
43 /100
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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
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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
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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
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Gizmodo Company Overview
Gizmodo is an online magazine that provides information and articles related to technology, design, and social trends.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | us.gizmodo.com |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | (832) 449-8477 |
| Company Status | Private |
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.
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.
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Gizmodo CEO & Leadership
Gizmodo CEO - Raju Narisetti
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 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: Operations at $96,223, Design at $88,185, Finance at $95,880, and Admin at $62,484. 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.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $192k | $192k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $246k | $246k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $341k | $341k | 100th 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
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
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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 $2500+ cash value per month.
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Gizmodo Jobs
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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
H1B Applications Outcome
- 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
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Gizmodo on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 50% | |
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Product | 25% | |
All Industries | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 50% | |
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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 Sales in Gizmodo?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 192k
What are the salaries in the Design in Gizmodo?
The average salaries for Design in Gizmodo is 88k
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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