CNN Employee Job Reviews in the United States
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"I have learned a lot while at cnn. It's one of the best jobs I've ever had"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"I like being able to make a difference in the world."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"You should be informed about the news and current events."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I have a lot of suggestions for management, probably too many for this section"
"Loyalty and hard-work are not rewarded as much as one would hope."
What do you like about working at CNN?
"Writing and editing for the news shows was always a blast."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Its a good place to work if you are fresh out of college. It will give you good insights into the media world. But seasoned professionals will find not like it."
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"The climate has changed, become more cut-throat, too much in-fighting between show teams."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Change decrees from management which have spawned a tense environment and hopefully eliminate the in-fighting."
"My 25-year career enabled me to work a variety of editorial jobs."
What do you like about working at CNN?
"A lot of vacation time, great medical benefits and 401k, independence in performing my duties"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Try to freelance with other departments if you hope to gain the skills that will enable you to grow professionally and financially"
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"The company made it difficult to transition from radio into other departments"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Aid high achievers in developing the skills they need to advance in their careers"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"challenging, opportunities to learn, travel, meet new people, good benefites"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"work hard, nose to the grindstone, find ways to learn on your own"
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"lack of verbal reward/praise for work well done... would have like more when merited"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"find ways to offer more praise to people for job well done"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"We were given the opportunity to explore, to pitch ambitiously, to work with experienced editors who helped us hone our techniques. I'm definitely a better writer and reporter because of that internship. I even had a story included in a congressional briefing on the BP oil disaster."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Even if you don't have a digital background, you can still be competitive. They're looking for reporters. That said, I did have to learn/relearn some programs while I was there, including Audacity and Final Cut."
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"I'm not the best when it comes to networking. Corporate environments scare me a little, but I'm getting better."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"As I said, I loved my editors. My only suggestion to some of them would be to stay in touch!"
"I would have to say I enjoyed working for Turner the most."
What do you like about working at CNN?
"The work, the news, being part of it all."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Just be yourself."
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"The lay-offs."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Hire me back."
"It qas ok"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"nice facility"
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"the hours"
"New"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"My co-workers"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"know your stuff"
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"The fact that my division was closed"
"great place"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"I like being able to reach out to the world"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be confident and not arrogant"
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"Not enough time"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"They are great top of the line, Brent Berkman is a stand up guy"
"wonderful work environment, and learing experience"
What do you like about working at CNN?
"Everything. I learned a lot about the journalism industry."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Have a hungry and positive hardworking attitude."
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"There was nothing to dislike."
"Bet job of my life."
What do you like about working at CNN?
"I love the people and job opportunities."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Get a job there and you won't want to go anywhere else."
What don't you like about working at CNN?
"There wasn't anything that I didn't like."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Keep doing what you're doing."
CNN Reviews FAQs
Is CNN a good company to work for?
CNN has an overall rating of 3.8 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 21 CNN Review Ratings left anonymously by CNN employees, which is 3% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 95% of employees would recommend working at CNN.
Does CNN pay their employees well?
CNN employees earn $51,500 annually on average, or $25 per hour, which is 22% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 12 CNN employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find CNN Salaries by Job Title.
How satisfied are employees working at CNN?
95% of employees would recommend working at CNN with the overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. Employees also rated CNN 3.6 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.9 for Rewards You Receive, 3.0 for Growth Opportunities and 4.0 for support you get.
What is the highest paying job at CNN?
According to our data, the highest paying job at CNN is a Senior VP of Sales at $250,000 annually. Browse CNN Salaries by Job Profile.
What is the lowest paying job at CNN?
According to our data, the lowest paying job at CNN is a Research Assistant at $14,000 annually. Browse CNN Salaries by Job Profile.
What are the pros and cons of working at CNN?
According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at CNN to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.
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