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Politico Company Culture
Politico Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Politico's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Professional Development
A+Team
AMeetings
A-Manager
B+Politico CEO
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Patrick Steel
81 /100
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Diversity at Politico
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Recommend to a Friend?
17
Politico employees are 17% more likely to recommend Politico as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 39% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Politico
Working at Politico is rated highly by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. Politico employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Professional Development, and Team categories, putting Politico’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Politico was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Politico
B+
Overall Company Culture at Politico is rated B+
Last updated 2 months ago
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20%
Politico ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 6 Politico employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Politico improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Politico Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Ultimate paid time off and good health insurance
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They listen to ideas from juniors
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Solid vision, decent communication, and continued good direction
Constructive Feedback From Politico Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Benefits that actually reflect the needs of employees and their families.
Politico Company Information
Politico Company Overview
POLITICO is the essential online, mobile and print destination for coverage and analysis of Congress, the White House, politics and lobbying
Politico was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Patrick Steel. Since its inception 16 years ago, Politico has grown to 900 employees.
Politico Mission, Vision & Values
Politico Mission & Values
The central mission of POLITICO, from birth to our current period of growth, has been to help sustain and vastly expand nonpartisan political and policy journalism. We all believe informing readers and holding leaders accountable is and will forever be essential to smart governance, regardless of shifts in technology and consumption habits.
| Headquarter | 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 601 Arlington, VA 22209 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.politico.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 17032367901 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.politico.com/employment |
| Social Sites |
Politico Competitors
Politico competitors include VentureBeat. Politico ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Politico compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Politico Employees
Politico has 900 employees. 26 employees at Politico have reviewed Politico across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 26 Politico employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Politico are not very pleased with their total compensation at Politico, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Politico are extremely happy with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Politico are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Politico believe the environment at Politico is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Politico is moderate. About 72% of the employees at Politico work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Politico are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Politico - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Politico KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Politico employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Politico's KPIs and OKRs.
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Politico CEO & Leadership
Politico CEO - Patrick Steel
81 /100
Politico’s CEO Patrick Steel started in this role in 2017. Patrick’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Politico’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, Caucasian employees, and African American/Black employees. However, Male employees and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Politico’s competitors, Patrick Steel ranks right above VentureBeat CEO Matt Marshall. Under Steel’s leadership, Politico employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and the company’s Team. Office Culture and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Politico could stand to see real improvement.
Politico Leadership
The Politico Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Patrick Steel, Vice President, General Manager Cally Baute, and Vice President, Marketing & Communications Brad Dayspring
Patrick Steel CEO / President
Patrick Steel serves as the CEO / President of Politico.
Cally Baute Vice President, General Manager
Cally Baute serves as the Vice President, General Manager of POLITICO. Cally started at POLITICO in September of 2016.... read more
Brad Dayspring Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Brad Dayspring serves as the Vice President, Marketing & Communications of POLITICO. Brad started at POLITICO in... read more
Heidi Forrest Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships and Programs
Heidi Forrest serves as the Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships and Programs of POLITICO. Heidi started at... read more
Jason Golomb Executive Director of Product Management
Jason Golomb serves as the Executive Director of Product Management of Politico.
Walt Houseknecht Executive Director, Operations
Walt Houseknecht serves as the Executive Director, Operations of Politico.
Amanda Leader Executive Director
Amanda Leader serves as the Executive Director of POLITICO. Amanda started at POLITICO in September of 2018. Amanda... read more
Bobby Moran Chief Revenue Officer
Bobby Moran serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of POLITICO. Bobby started at POLITICO in December of 2017. Bobby... read more
Joanne Ochsman Vice President
Joanne Ochsman serves as the Vice President of Politico.
Politico Salaries
How much does Politico pay?
How much do people at Politico get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Politico is $92,818, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,971, or $41 per hour.
At Politico, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,757 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,133 annually. Average Politico salaries by department include: IT at $97,261, Sales at $136,845, Admin at $55,182, and Business Development at $94,679. Half of Politico salaries are above $85,971.
11 employees at Politico rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 11 employees at Politico rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $86k | $86k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $145k | $145k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $197k | $197k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 100th Percentile |
$92,818*
Average Compensation
$85,971*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Politico Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Politico
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Politico across various culture dimensions.
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Politico Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Politico PTO
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Politico Careers
Politico Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Politico applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Politico has a total of 900 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Politico Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Politico on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 18% | |
Engineering | 18% | |
Operations | 9% | |
Customer Support | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 55% | |
|---|---|---|
Arlington | 36% | |
Tampa | 9% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Politico
What is Politico address?
Politico location is at 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 601
Who is the CEO of Politico?
Politico CEO is Patrick Steel, their score by employees is 81
What is Politico eNPS?
The eNPS for Politico is 17
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Politico?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 160k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Politico?
The average salaries for Business Development in Politico is 95k
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