The New York Times Employee Reviews
Out of 106 The New York Times employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The New York Times improve their work culture. The HR team, with 100% positive reviews, reports the best experience at The New York Times compared to all other departments at the company. The Product team offered the most constructive feedback, with 25% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
I can't imagine ever wanting to leave. The work is meaningful and the impact is as good as it gets.
Review from Product Dept
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They are open and reasonable.
Review from Product Dept
Always willing to listen to the workers. And to make our job easier to do the right thing
They share information. To help devolp plans.
They are passionate about the work they do and very ambitious
It is a cohesive group.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
The Product team leadership needs some work. The newish CPO, while she's been here before, most of our team thinks she's incompetent.
Review from Product Dept
guiding fostering empowering and understanding employees
Making decisions and defining clear roles for different departments.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
There are several helpful perks in the package for parents.
Review from Product Dept
Salary and work from home policy
Willing to work with us on our vacation availabilities
Wage, health and pension plan.
The benefits package is comprehensive
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
We work harder and are more dedicated to NYT than most other product folks at Google, Meta and other tech companies in the NY Area but get paid waaaaaay less.
Review from Product Dept
it is not meetint industry standards for this position
I would like to be paid more
What are some of the best things about your team?
Everyone is smart and driven.
Review from Product Dept
Everyone is open to help
Sharing information and not being afraid to speak up.
The team is collaborative and caring
Smart, collaborative, trustworthy and reliable
Review from HR Dept
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
communication skills and attitude are awful
They can't get improved,because they are arrogant,hypocritical.
Being more present in meetings and talking more to each other on a daily basis.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
No one makes anyone feel like they aren't welcome or doesnt make them feel uncomfortable
pretends to have a great work culture but doesnt at all
Easy going, not a lot of pressure if your doing your job.
Focus on physical and mental wellness
Review from HR Dept
Inclusive to everyone and very fair
Review from HR Dept
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
The company needs to be more inclusive
What did you like most about the interview process?
Everyone was kind and open minded.
Review from Product Dept
I've been here so long that it's hard to remember the interview process but it was average.
Review from Product Dept
Relaxed and not pressure filled.
There was ample opportunity to ask questions.
Dedication to consistency and fairness.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?
it is too long and beauracratic
I have not power to change
What makes you most happy at work?
I enjoy working with such smart, passionate people. I appreciate the impact we make. I love the product.
Review from Product Dept
Being able to gain real world experience as an intern
Many of our peers are dedicated to the Times. It feels good to have a workplace that my values are aligned with the company values. However the new CPO is very self serving and contradicts these values.
Review from Product Dept
My team mates; working toward the mission; having an impact on global & national journalism; hopefully making impact for my coworkers as well. They are great.
Review from Product Dept
My ability to do my job and be appreciated.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
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What do you like best about your company?
The people. And the books.
Review from Product Dept
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
Would love to see a less hierarchal structure or more autonomous way to create product; barring that some consistency of message around *how* product is built from our executives would be appreciated as this is an uphill battle without their support.
Review from Product Dept