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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 10 or more submissions as of August 1, 2021. Rate your company ›
The 20 best broadcast media companies to work for
Nickelodeon is a broadcast media company headquartered in the New York City, NY area,. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.7 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nickelodeon:
"Nickelodeon is an inspiring place to work. Not only have they been continually supportive of my professional growth, but the majority of executive leadership is comprised of women…"
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 paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (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 …"
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 support for diversity (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.6 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 women in leadership (4.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 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 equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cox Communications:
"Great, family-oriented company. Mangers tend to skew in a more traditional sense in way of work. It was harder to adjust as a younger employee that could be more nimble. Excellent…"
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 (4.3 stars) and family growth support (3.9 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."
NBC Sports is a broadcast media company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and the people you work with (4.4 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 sense of belonging (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
WGBH is a broadcast media company headquartered in the Boston, MA area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for women in leadership (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.4 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 (4.1 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 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 equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars) and learning opportunities (3.6 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 the people you work with (4.0 stars) and women in leadership (3.6 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 (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for iHeartMedia Inc.:
"I actually work for corporate out of New York, not for Cincinnati, even though my office is here (because this is where my family is). So it was hard to answer these questions pro…"
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 sense of belonging (5.0 stars) and support for diversity (5.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Entercom:
"I was an intern and unpaid, but what struck me was that the paid staff for whom this was a long-term career all had to have second jobs to support themselves"
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."
TEGNA is a broadcast media company that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for sense of belonging (4.0 stars) and support for diversity (4.0 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…"
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 women in leadership (3.5 stars) and sense of belonging (3.4 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"
Gray Television is a broadcast media company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.3 stars) and women in leadership (3.3 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 (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc:
"They offered me a job as Master Control Operator but I was surpassed by another woman, who was also black. So that's good. Definitely non-judgmental. No biases against women, in e…"
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).
Companies with at least 10 submissions from current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of August 1, 2021.