Time Inc. Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
44
TOTAL
RATINGS
654

Time Inc. Company Culture

Time Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Time Inc. Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Time Inc. CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joseph Ripp Time Inc. CEO
Joseph Ripp
53 /100

Diversity at Time Inc.

Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

Diverse employees at Time Inc. have rated Meetings, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Time Inc.

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at Time Inc. have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Time Inc. 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?"
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-42

Time Inc. employees are -42% more likely to recommend Time Inc. as a great place to work

27%Promoters
4%Passives
69%Detractors

Working at Time Inc.

Working at Time Inc. is rated below average by 44 employees, across various culture dimensions. Time Inc. employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Time Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Time Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Time Inc.

C-

Overall Company Culture at Time Inc. is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

Time Inc. ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 44 Employees

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20
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60
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Engineering
70
Engineering70
Marketing
61
Marketing61
Design
57
Design57

Time Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 37 Time Inc. employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Time Inc. improve their work culture.

73%
27%
Positive Reviews73%
Constructive Feedback27%

Positive Reviews From Time Inc. Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I no longer remember it exactly.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    we are able to express our ideals to the team
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    everyone talks to each other with respect

Constructive Feedback From Time Inc. Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    They needed to pivot away from digital ad revenue, but now it's too late.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    They got people cheap, and getting a real raise is like pulling teeth.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    The company is run by poor leadership, and now it's no more.

Time Inc. Company Information

Time Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

Time Inc. Mission & Values

Time Inc. is the trusted voice of the human story. Through our 100 news and culture brands, consumers & marketers can leverage the power of Time Inc.’s stories every day, every hour, on every platform, from every angle, at the best possible moment.

Headquarter3000 University Center Drive
New York City, NY 33612-6408
United States of America
Websitetimeinc.com
Tel212-522-1212
Company StatusPrivate
Social Sites

Time Inc. Competitors

Time Inc. competitors include The New York Times, XO Group Inc., Hearst, and Meredith. Time Inc. ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Time Inc. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    The New York Times' Logo
    The New York Times
    4.8/5
  2. #2
    XO Group Inc. Logo
    XO Group Inc.
    3.2/5
  3. #3
    Hearst's Logo
    Hearst
    3.2/5
  4. #4
    Meredith's Logo
    Meredith
    3.2/5
  5. #5
    Time Inc. Logo
    Time Inc.
    2.9/5
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Time Inc. Employees

Time Inc. has 8738 employees. 44 employees at Time Inc. have reviewed Time Inc. 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 44 Time Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Time Inc. are not very pleased with their total compensation at Time Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Time Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 44 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Time Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Time Inc. believe the environment at Time Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Time Inc. is moderate. About 64% of the employees at Time Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Time Inc. are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Time Inc. employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Time Inc. report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Time Inc. have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
68% of Time Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Time Inc. employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Time Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Time Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
76% of Time Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Time Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Time Inc. is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Time Inc. 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.

Time Inc. KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Time Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 Time Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes45%
No55%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Time Inc. CEO & Leadership

Time Inc. CEO - Joseph Ripp

Joseph Ripp Time Inc. CEO
53 /100

Joseph’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Joseph in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Joseph Ripp’s employees rank Time Inc. in the Top 30% for Meetings, in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 40% for Environment. Ripp is generally unpopular with Time Inc. employees, but ranks especially low with Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Time Inc.’s competitors, Joseph Ripp ranks below Meredith CEO Thomas H. Harty.

Time Inc. Leadership

The Time Inc. Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Joseph Ripp, Chief Operating Officer and President of Digital Jennifer Wong, and Editor-in-Chief Edward Felsenthal

  • Joseph Ripp  CEO / President

    Joseph Ripp CEO / President

    Joseph Ripp serves as the CEO / President of Time Inc..

  • Jennifer Wong Chief Operating Officer and President of Digital

    Ms. Jennifer L. Wong, also known as Jen, has been the Chief Operating Officer of Time Inc. since September 15, 2016. Ms.... read more

  • Edward Felsenthal Editor-in-Chief

    Mr. Edward Felsenthal has been Editor-in-Chief at Time Inc. since September 14, 2017. Mr. Felsenthal served as Group... read more

  • Susana D'Emic Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Ms. Susana D'Emic, also known as Sue, has been Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Time Inc. since... read more

  • Bruce Gersh Senior Vice President of Strategy & Business Development

    Mr. Bruce Gersh serves as Managing Director and Global Head of Media & Entertainment for Los Angeles at Allison &... read more

  • Kurt Rao Senior Vice President of Technology Operations

    Mr. Kurt Rao has been Senior Vice President of Technology Operations at Time Inc. since May 09, 2016. Mr. Rao has... read more

  • Michael Erlinger Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs for Television & Video

    Mr. Michael Erlinger, also known as Mike, has been the Senior Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs for... read more

  • Marcus Rich Chief Executive Officer of Time Inc. UK

    Mr. Marcus Rich has been the Chief Executive Officer of Time Inc. (UK) Ltd. (formerly, IPC Media Ltd), a subsidiary of... read more

  • Clay Chandler Executive Editor International

    Mr. Clay Chandler Founded The Barrenrock Group in 2014 and served as its Director and Senior Strategist. Mr. Chandler... read more

Time Inc. Salaries

How much does Time Inc. pay?

How much do people at Time Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Time Inc. is $125,206, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,045, or $57 per hour.

At Time Inc., the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $244,836 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,569 annually. Average Time Inc. salaries by department include: Customer Support at $84,016, Marketing at $100,760, Operations at $80,896, and Engineering at $149,641. Half of Time Inc. salaries are above $120,045.

35 employees at Time Inc. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 117 ratings) while 30 employees at Time Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 37 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Time Inc. employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 19 salary records from Time Inc. employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$94k
$94k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$118k
$118k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$180k
$180k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$238k
$238k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$270k
$270k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$302k
$302k100th Percentile
$125,206*
Average Compensation
$120,045*
Median Compensation

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

Time Inc. Salaries by City

Time Inc. Salaries by Department

Explore Time Inc. Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Time Inc.

Diverse employees at Time Inc. score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Time Inc. in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Time Inc. across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 65/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Men 72/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 71/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 49/100
Tenure - Over 10 Years
Men 54/100
Tenure - Over 10 Years
Diverse Employees 60/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years

Time Inc. Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Time Inc. PTO

Time Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Time Inc. most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 80% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Time Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy80%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution20%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo17%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Time Inc. Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Time Inc. applied for 11 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 64% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Time Inc. has a total of 8738 employees

11
Total Applied
  • 64% Granted (7 out of 11)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 11)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 11)
  • 36% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 11)

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

Let Time Inc. Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Time Inc. on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
46%
Marketing
17%
Product
9%
IT
9%
Design
4%
Other
15%

Candidates By Location

New York City
65%
Washington
4%
San Francisco
4%
Long Island City
2%
New Haven
2%
Other
24%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Time Inc.

What is Time Inc. address?

Time Inc. location is at 3000 University Center Drive

Who is the CEO of Time Inc.?

Time Inc. CEO is Joseph Ripp, their score by employees is 53

What is Time Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for Time Inc. is -42

What is the salary for Director of HR in Time Inc.?

Director of HR average salary in the US is 174k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Time Inc.?

The average salaries for Engineering in Time Inc. is 150k

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