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Ziff Davis is a digital media company specialized in the areas of technology, gaming, and men’s lifestyle. read more
Ziff Davis Company Culture
Ziff Davis Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Ziff Davis' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Team
A-Executive Team
B+Meetings
B+Ziff Davis CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Vivek Shah
73 /100
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Diversity at Ziff Davis
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B-
Diverse employees at Ziff Davis have rated Environment, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Ziff Davis
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Ziff Davis have rated Team, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Ziff Davis 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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Ziff Davis employees are 7% more likely to recommend Ziff Davis as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Ziff Davis
Working at Ziff Davis is rated highly by 56 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ziff Davis employees are most satisfied about Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Team categories, putting Ziff Davis’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Ziff Davis was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ziff Davis
B
Overall Company Culture at Ziff Davis is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
Ziff Davis ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Ziff Davis Employee Reviews
Out of 27 Ziff Davis employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ziff Davis improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From Ziff Davis Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?remote work and equity plan
- What did you like most about the interview process?Good gesture with awesome ideas how to check the knowledge
- What makes you most happy at work?People Team and leaders very supportive environment
Constructive Feedback From Ziff Davis Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?New leaders put in place. Fire current leaders
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better leaders who don't lie and decieve.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Get rid of leadership team at corp and at Ookla division
Ziff Davis Company Information
Ziff Davis Company Overview
Ziff Davis is a digital media company specialized in the areas of technology, gaming, and men’s lifestyle.
Ziff Davis was founded in 1927 and its current CEO is Vivek Shah. Since its inception 99 years ago, Ziff Davis has grown to 987 employees.
Ziff Davis Mission, Vision & Values
Ziff Davis Mission & Values
Ziff Davis, a subsidiary of j2 Global, Inc., is a leading global digital-media company operating in three core verticals: Technology, Gaming, and Shopping. ... Ziff Davis delivers advertising, performance marketing, data services and licensing solutions to thousands of clients worldwide.
| Headquarter | 28 East 28th St 11th fl New York City, NY 10016 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ziffdavis.com |
| Founding Date | 1927 |
| Tel | 1-212-503-3500 |
| Company Status | Private |
Ziff Davis Competitors
Ziff Davis competitors include TechTarget, DoubleVerify, QuinStreet, and PennWell Corporation. Ziff Davis ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ziff Davis 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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Ziff Davis Employees
Ziff Davis has 987 employees. 56 employees at Ziff Davis have reviewed Ziff Davis 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 56 Ziff Davis employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ziff Davis are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Ziff Davis, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ziff Davis are pleased with their team. 56 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Ziff Davis are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ziff Davis believe the environment at Ziff Davis is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ziff Davis is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Ziff Davis work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Ziff Davis are generally 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
Ziff Davis employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Ziff Davis report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
88% of Ziff Davis employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Ziff Davis employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
82% of Ziff Davis employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Ziff Davis - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ziff Davis is that the company was prepared on their first day. Ziff Davis 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.
Ziff Davis KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Ziff Davis' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Ziff Davis employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Ziff Davis CEO & Leadership
Ziff Davis CEO - Vivek Shah
73 /100
Vivek’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Ziff Davis’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Male employees. However, employees in the Marketing department, Female employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Ziff Davis’s competitors, Vivek Shah ranks right above QuinStreet CEO Douglas Valenti. Under Shah’s leadership, Ziff Davis employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Ziff Davis could stand to see real improvement.
Ziff Davis Leadership
The Ziff Davis Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Vivek Shah, Senior Vice President Of Engineering Josh Butts, and Senior Vice President, Game Group Dale Strang
Vivek Shah CEO / President
Vivek Shah serves as the CEO / President of Ziff Davis.
Josh Butts Senior Vice President Of Engineering
Josh Butts serves as the Senior Vice President Of Engineering of Ziff Davis.
Dale Strang Senior Vice President, Game Group
Dale Strang serves as the Senior Vice President, Game Group of Ziff Davis, LLC. Dale started at Ziff Davis, LLC in May... read more
Jason Sinnarajah Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth
Jason Sinnarajah serves as the Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth of Ziff Davis, LLC. Jason started at Ziff... read more
Fredrick Rolff Senior Vice President
Fredrick Rolff serves as the Senior Vice President of Ziff Davis, LLC. Fredrick started at Ziff Davis, LLC in September... read more
Eric Koepele Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Eric Koepele serves as the Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Ziff Davis.
Jennifer Riccio SVP, Finance & Operations, MedPage Today
Jennifer Riccio serves as the SVP, Finance & Operations, MedPage Today of Ziff Davis, LLC. Jennifer started at Ziff... read more
Jason Steele SVP Business Operations
Jason Steele serves as the SVP Business Operations of Ziff Davis, LLC. Jason started at Ziff Davis, LLC in January of... read more
Michael Scheschuk VP of E-Commerce, Marketing, and Operations
Michael Scheschuk serves as the VP of E-Commerce, Marketing, and Operations of Ziff Davis, LLC. Michael started at Ziff... read more
Ziff Davis Salaries
How much does Ziff Davis pay?
How much do people at Ziff Davis get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ziff Davis is $119,435, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,387, or $57 per hour.
At Ziff Davis, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $213,483 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,527 annually. Average Ziff Davis salaries by department include: Engineering at $151,294, Legal at $132,541, Finance at $89,060, and Product at $163,323. Half of Ziff Davis salaries are above $120,387.
29 employees at Ziff Davis rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 87 ratings) while 26 employees at Ziff Davis rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Ziff Davis employees include job titles like Developer, Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing Manager, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Ziff Davis employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
$119,435*
Average Compensation
$120,387*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Ziff Davis Salaries by City
Ziff Davis Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Ziff Davis
Diverse employees at Ziff Davis score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Ziff Davis in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ziff Davis across various culture dimensions.
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Ziff Davis Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Ziff Davis PTO
Ziff Davis' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Ziff Davis' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Ziff Davis' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Ziff Davis Careers
Ziff Davis Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Ziff Davis applied for 14 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 71% were approved, 14% certified-withdrawn, and 14% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Ziff Davis unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Ziff Davis after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Ziff Davis has a total of 987 employees
14
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 71% Granted (10 out of 14)
- 0% Denied ( out of 14)
- 14% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 14)
- 14% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 14)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Ziff Davis Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Ziff Davis on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 17% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
IT | 11% | |
Sales | 6% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 11% | |
Scottsdale | 6% | |
Philadelphia | 6% | |
Albuquerque | 6% | |
Other | 39% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ziff Davis
What is Ziff Davis address?
Ziff Davis location is at 28 East 28th St 11th fl
Who is the CEO of Ziff Davis?
Ziff Davis CEO is Vivek Shah, their score by employees is 73
What is Ziff Davis eNPS?
The eNPS for Ziff Davis is 7
What is the salary for Senior Accountant in Ziff Davis?
Senior Accountant average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Product in Ziff Davis?
The average salaries for Product in Ziff Davis is 163k
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