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Refinery29, the largest independent fashion and style website in the United States, is a lifestyle platform that delivers nonstop inspiration to live a more stylish and creative life. Through award-winning original programming, Refinery29 connects a fast-growing audience of users with content, commerce, and community, giving them all the tips, tricks, and tools they need to live a more beautiful life – and share it with the world. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 18

TOTAL RATINGS: 276

CEO: Philippe von Borries

Refinery29 Company Culture

Refinery29 Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.5/5

Refinery29 Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Environment

B+

Perks & Benefits

Compensation

Outlook

Professional Development

B-

Refinery29 CEO

Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Philippe von Borries

59 /100

Diversity at Refinery29

N/A

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Women at Refinery29

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

C-

Women at Refinery29 have rated Team, Outlook, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Refinery29 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?

-13

Refinery29 employees are -13% more likely to recommend Refinery29 as a great place to work

37%	Promoters
13%	Passives
50%	Detractors

Working at Refinery29

Working at Refinery29 is rated average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Refinery29 employees are most satisfied about Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting Refinery29’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Refinery29 was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Refinery29

C+

Overall Company Culture at Refinery29 is rated C+

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Refinery29 ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Refinery29 Employee Reviews

Out of 28 Refinery29 employee reviews, 88% were positive. The remaining 12% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Refinery29 improve their work culture.

88%

12%

Positive Reviews	88%
Constructive Feedback	12%

Positive Reviews From Refinery29 Employees

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
We all know how to work together stay focused and stay on the same track great minds think alike
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
it was thorough. I felt respected.
Anonymous Review
What makes you most happy at work?
the people, the work and the excitement of making big bold changes
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Refinery29 Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Driving the company towards a single goal. Separate departments have conflicting goals, growth vs revenue.
Anonymous Review
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
People shut down ideas without exploring them. Everyone is defensive. Need to be more open to new ideas, processes, ways of doing things.
Anonymous Review
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
We could move faster if people were empowered to drive. Everyone says "what do execs say?" and then execs give unclear directive.
Anonymous Review

Refinery29 Company Information

Refinery29 Company Overview

Refinery29 was founded in 2005 and its current CEO is Philippe von Borries. Since its inception 21 years ago, Refinery29 has grown to 663 employees.

Refinery29 Mission, Vision & Values

Refinery29 Mission & Values

Refinery29 Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	225 Broadway United States of America
Website	www.refinery29.com
Founding Date	2005
Tel	(212) 966-3112
Company Status	Private
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Refinery29 Competitors

Refinery29 competitors include Thrillist Media Group, Vox Media, Inc., BuzzFeed, and Fullscreen, Inc. Refinery29 ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Refinery29 compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

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Refinery29 Employees

Refinery29 has 663 employees. 18 employees at Refinery29 have reviewed Refinery29 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 18 Refinery29 employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Refinery29 are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Refinery29, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Refinery29 are pleased with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Refinery29 are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Refinery29 believe the environment at Refinery29 is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Refinery29 is extremely fast. About 44% of the employees at Refinery29 work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Refinery29 are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Refinery29 - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Refinery29 is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Refinery29 employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

Refinery29 Employee Onboarding

Refinery29 KPIs and OKRs

At Refinery29 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Refinery29 KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Refinery29 employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Refinery29 KPIs & OKRs

Refinery29 CEO & Leadership

Refinery29 CEO - Philippe von Borries

59 /100

Philippe von’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Philippe von in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Philippe von Borries’s employees rank Refinery29 in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 30% for Compensation. Borries is generally unpopular with Refinery29 employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Refinery29’s competitors, Philippe von Borries ranks below both Thrillist Media Group CEO Ben Lerer and Vox Media, Inc. CEO Jim Bankoff.

Refinery29 Leadership

The Refinery29 Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Philippe von Borries, Chief Revenue Officer Melissa Goidel, and VP Media Operations, Video Samarah Daher

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Refinery29 Salaries

How much does Refinery29 pay?

How much do people at Refinery29 get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Refinery29 is $92,163, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $97,438, or $46 per hour.

At Refinery29, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $121,676 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,766 annually. Average Refinery29 salaries by department include: Customer Support at $57,526, Design at $98,388, Finance at $73,898, and Business Development at $96,390. Half of Refinery29 salaries are above $97,438.

9 employees at Refinery29 rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 10 employees at Refinery29 rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Refinery29 Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $60k	$60k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $79k	$79k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $90k	$90k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $145k	$145k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $196k	$196k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $260k	$260k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $264k	$264k	100th Percentile

$92,163^*

Average Compensation

$97,438^*

Median Compensation

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

Refinery29 Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Refinery29

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Refinery29 across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 41/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years

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

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Refinery29 Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Maternity / Paternity Leave

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Refinery29 PTO

Refinery29 PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Refinery29 most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Refinery29 benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	50%
Vacation Policy	50%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	33%
Less than $500/mo	67%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Refinery29 applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Refinery29 has a total of 663 employees

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (8 out of 8)
0% Denied ( out of 8)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)

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

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Overview of Candidates Interested in Refinery29 on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	100%

Candidates By Location

	New York City	100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Refinery29

What is Refinery29 address?

Refinery29 location is at 225 Broadway

Who is the CEO of Refinery29?

Refinery29 CEO is Philippe von Borries, their score by employees is 59

What is Refinery29 eNPS?

The eNPS for Refinery29 is -13

What is the salary for Editor in Refinery29?

Editor average salary in the US is 73k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in Refinery29?

The average salaries for Business Development in Refinery29 is 96k

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