Perception vs reality - Support ideastream Employee Review

2.0
28 Feb 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The name looks good on your resume. Diverse experience in some roles. Some of the most interesting, friendliest people in Cleveland work there or moved to Cleveland to work there. The reporters and producers care about and excel at their craft. PlayhouseSquare is literally next door.

Cons

Rigid thinking of management does not align with what the organization presents itself to be "about" to the public. Joining in an entry level or support type of role gets one pigeonholed into that type of role and presents barriers to advancement/transfer despite being qualified when opportunities for that (which are rare in some departments) do occur. Compensation in some roles is very low compared to what those skill sets could earn elsewhere. Yes, journalism is low-paying in a struggling, over-saturated field, but that applies to other roles as well.

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5.0
24 Jan 2026
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Pros

Great mentors, given responsibility and interesting work

Cons

Corporate like atmosphere and fast pace

4.0
30 May 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work. Intellectually stimulating and rewarding

Cons

It's media. Although Ideastream is pretty good for the industry you still work long hours some nights and some weekends.

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