Editorial hires beware! - Editorial Staffer AARP Employee Review

1.0
Jun 17, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Leadership is spending millions on renovating the building - maybe not a good use of membership fees, but it will be a great facility. If you are in the right department, you're golden. Decent pay and benefits.

Cons

1. Editorial leadership is nasty, out-of-touch and not forthcoming. 2. Content providers and lower-rung editors constantly ridiculed and abused by upper management. 3. Ideas must conform to assorted agendas. 4. Content producers are not valued. 5. Managers have no idea how to motivate or reward staff. 6. There's a Devil Wore Prada mentality among key senior editors. 7. Too many meetings, which seem to serve the purpose of justifying many underwhelming jobs.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

great benefits even for interns like free lunch, reimbursed parking, hybrid work. good opportunities to network, hone your skills, and potentially get a permanent role within the organization.

Cons

long onboarding. lots of hr training.

4.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

I was able to take on multiple responsibilities, like research and volunteer engagement, with consideration of my time and workload from school.

Cons

At times, I felt like my work wasn’t as important or could’ve been done by my supervisors, especially when projects were close to completion, they would be altered but I understand it was for time efficiency.

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