The 20 Best Broadcast Media Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (August 2020)
Looking for a new job in broadcast media? Check our list of the most female-friendly employers in the industry, as rated by the women who work there.
InHerSight's list of the best broadcast media companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Broadcast Media companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of August 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best broadcast media companies to work for
1. Nickelodeon
3.7 stars
Nickelodeon is a broadcast media company headquartered in the New York City, NY area,. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nickelodeon:
"As a woman, Nickelodeon is an inspiring place to work. The majority of the executive leadership are strong, brilliant, creative women who care about what they do and also support …"
2. Scripps Networks Interactive
3.6 stars
Scripps Networks Interactive is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Knoxville, TN area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Scripps Networks Interactive:
"I’ve been with Scripps (now Discovery) for 7 years and feel the company is above average on how women in the workplace are treated. I’ve had two babies while employed there. They …"
3. Turner (Turner Broadcasting System)
3.6 stars
Turner (Turner Broadcasting System) is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Turner (Turner Broadcasting System):
"Turner is much better than many companies based in Georgia. It does well with maternity leave, family planning and telecommuting. Every day support is dependent on the team. I am …"
4. Discovery Communications
3.5 stars
Discovery Communications is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Silver Spring, MD area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and family growth support (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Discovery Communications:
"Working at Discovery was one of the best experiences I have had during my young career. I was so lucky to find an incredible mentor and learn new skills there."
5. Cox Communications
3.4 stars
Cox Communications is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cox Communications:
"Great place to work!"
6. NPR
3.4 stars
NPR is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
7. NBC Sports
3.3 stars
NBC Sports is a broadcast media company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (4.1 stars).
8. ESPN
3.2 stars
ESPN is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Bristol, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (3.8 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ESPN:
"it never closes. be prepared to work weekends, holidays, early mornings and overnights."
9. FOX Sports
3.0 stars
FOX Sports is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for FOX Sports:
"For a company that works with a primarily male-oriented branch of entertainment, I found the environment at FOX Sports to be a level and fair playing field (no pun intended) for w…"
10. CNN
3.0 stars
CNN is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.7 stars) and paid time off (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CNN:
"Generally satisfactory in most categories. "
11. Raycom Media
3.0 stars
Raycom Media is a broadcast media company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
12. Hearst Television
2.9 stars
Hearst Television is a broadcast media company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars).
13. TEGNA
2.8 stars
TEGNA is a broadcast media company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for TEGNA:
"This company is extremely easy to work for. They value your opinions and just want to watch you succeed. Also, you get full benefits including paid maternity leave, easy health ca…"
14. iHeartMedia Inc.
2.6 stars
iHeartMedia Inc. is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Alamo Heights, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.4 stars) and the people you work with (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for iHeartMedia Inc.:
"As a young female, I've never felt restricted by my gender in this working environment and have always felt that there is someone I could speak with in the event that a serious in…"
15. Entercom
2.6 stars
Entercom is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Bala-Cynwyd, PA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.4 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
16. Gray Television
2.5 stars
Gray Television is a broadcast media company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars) and management opportunities (3.5 stars).
17. Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc
2.4 stars
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Irving, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc:
"The company has been a wonderful learning environment and has allowed me to grow professionally. I enjoy the people I work with and for."
18. Cumulus Media
2.3 stars
Cumulus Media is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.2 stars) and paid time off (3.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cumulus Media:
"While our company is amazing, and our CEO is a woman, women generally do not earn even near as much as men"
19. Fox News
2.3 stars
Fox News is a broadcast media company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and the people you work with (2.9 stars).
20. Sinclair Broadcast Group
2.2 stars
Sinclair Broadcast Group is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Cockeysville, MD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.2 stars) and the people you work with (2.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Sinclair Broadcast Group:
"To me there is opportunity everywhere one just has to look with to figure out a path to what they want "
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of August 1, 2020.