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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Simon and Schuster have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Simon and Schuster employees are 50% more likely to recommend Simon and Schuster as a great place to work
| 70% | Promoters |
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| 10% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Simon and Schuster is rated highly by 27 employees, across various culture dimensions. Simon and Schuster employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Simon and Schuster’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Simon and Schuster was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Simon and Schuster is rated B+
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Simon and Schuster ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 18 Simon and Schuster employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Simon and Schuster improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Excellent benefits, regular pay reviews
What is the best part about your compensation package?The Benefits through the company are fantastic. PTO and the insurance is the best about it. They offer several options other than just insurance.
What did you like most about the interview process?I was interviewed by 3 people. Each of them expressed the growth of the company and were very eager to see the talents I brought to the table.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and inclusion. The Companies Social Pledge sums up what the employees are wanting to see in management. However, the lack on inclusion and communication has left a stressful work environment for the floor employees. No growth for loyal employees.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?stay off cell phones for personal use and stop taking smoke breaks
Simon & Schuster is a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, providing consumers quality books across a wide variety.
Simon and Schuster was founded in 1924 and its current CEO is Carolyn Reidy. Since its inception 102 years ago, Simon and Schuster has grown to 1531 employees.
Seeking diversity in all facets of our business – by valuing our employees and authors for their unique perspectives, and promoting tolerance and understanding in the workplace – are the best ways for Simon & Schuster to fulfill its publishing mission for today’s increasingly diverse readership.
| Headquarter | 1230 Avenue of the Americas, 17th floor New York City, NY 10020 United States of America |
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| Website | www.simonandschuster.com |
| Founding Date | 1924 |
| Tel | 9736566007 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Simon and Schuster competitors include HarperCollins, HMH, and Scholastic. Simon and Schuster ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Simon and Schuster compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Simon and Schuster has 1531 employees. 27 employees at Simon and Schuster have reviewed Simon and Schuster across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 27 Simon and Schuster 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 Simon and Schuster are pleased with their total compensation at Simon and Schuster, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Simon and Schuster are pleased with their team. 27 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Simon and Schuster are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Simon and Schuster believe the environment at Simon and Schuster is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Simon and Schuster is comfortably fast. About 88% of the employees at Simon and Schuster work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Simon and Schuster are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of Simon and Schuster's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Simon and Schuster employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Carolyn’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 New York. Simon and Schuster’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, Female employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to Simon and Schuster’s competitors, Carolyn Reidy ranks right above HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray. Under Reidy’s leadership, Simon and Schuster employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Outlook and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Simon and Schuster could stand to see real improvement.
The Simon and Schuster Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Carolyn Reidy, EVP & publisher judith curr, and EVP, Chief Marketing Officer Liz Perl
Carolyn Reidy CEO / President
Carolyn Reidy serves as the CEO / President of Simon and Schuster.
judith curr EVP & publisher
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Adam Rothberg Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
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Joe DOnofrio SVP of Supply Chain Operations
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Dave Schaeffer Vice President
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How much do people at Simon and Schuster get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Simon and Schuster is $118,696, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,763, or $55 per hour.
At Simon and Schuster, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $215,174 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,373 annually. Average Simon and Schuster salaries by department include: Sales at $149,036, Legal at $139,712, IT at $106,633, and Operations at $83,549. Half of Simon and Schuster salaries are above $114,763.
12 employees at Simon and Schuster rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings) while 11 employees at Simon and Schuster rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Simon and Schuster employees include job titles like Data Scientist. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Simon and Schuster employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Simon and Schuster across various culture dimensions.
Simon and Schuster's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Simon and Schuster's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Simon and Schuster's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Simon and Schuster address?
Simon and Schuster location is at 1230 Avenue of the Americas, 17th floor
Who is the CEO of Simon and Schuster?
Simon and Schuster CEO is Carolyn Reidy, their score by employees is 82
What is Simon and Schuster eNPS?
The eNPS for Simon and Schuster is 50
What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in Simon and Schuster?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 95k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Simon and Schuster?
The average salaries for Legal in Simon and Schuster is 140k