With over 2,500 colleagues and more than 75 brands across a national network, Hearst Newspapers is focused on serving our communities.
Hearst Newspapers celebrates and values the diversity and unique experiences that each of its colleagues brings to the organization. The business is committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone belongs and is provided with opportunities to grow, express themselves and contribute.
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“What’s great about our Data Team is we come from such diverse perspectives, we might see things differently. But I think those perspectives are very valuable because the people reading the San Francisco Chronicle, they’re going to have different thoughts as well.”
Yoohyun Jung
Deputy Data Editor
San Francisco Chronicle
Hearst Newspapers
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Diversity Includes Disability
Hearst Newspapers' Americans with Disabilities (ADA) employee resource group hosted a disability awareness event featuring Soledad O'Brien; Bryan Bashin of the U.S. AbilityOne Commission and blindness advocate of BeMyEyes; and Jenny Lay-Flurrie, chief accessibility officer of Microsoft. They shared insights on neurodivergence, deaf culture, disability etiquette and inclusive hiring.
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SPOTLIGHT
Hearst Connecticut Media Group’s 2023 DEI Overview
Connecticut media group publishes its annual DEI report in December 2023.
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RISE Supplier Diversity Opportunity Event
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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![A group of drag queens on a float at pride surrounded by bright colors.]()
Do You Know the Significance Behind S.F. Pride?
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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![Standford campus building with lots of greenery.]()
Affirmative Action Rulings will Reshape Diversity Push at Stanford and Other California Private Colleges
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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![County engineer and executive director for Harris County engingeering department Milton Rahman under the Gosling Road bridge.]()
Houston's Transportation Leaders Getting More Diverse, Even if Transportation Options Aren't
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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![Masculine person wearing a button down and khaki shorts running in a park with a dog.]()
Parents Prepare Children With Autism for Adulthood
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS
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Researcher Explores Stories of People of Color Who Are an Intrinsic Part of Greenwich History
GREENWICH TIMES
Hearst Newspapers’ annual internal and external programming allows colleagues to engage with and impact their communities.
events
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![Hispanic Business Summit logo "September 13."]()
Houston Chronicle Hispanic Heritage Summit
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![Women reading articles with a pink overlay on top and the words "Hearst Newspapers Panel."]()
WIN ERG Group X HearstLab Event
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![Headshot of Bob the Drag Queen in a gold suit and another image in a plaid jacket.]()
Hearst Happy Hour with Bob the Drag Queen
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![Glaad and OUT@HNP logos side by side.]()
Reporting on Transgender Issues Hosted by OUT@HNP & GLAAD
Hearst Newspapers empowers colleagues to participate in affinity groups so that they can celebrate cultures, collaborate and foster an atmosphere of respect, openness and new ideas.
groups
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The Americans with Disabilities (ADA) group at HNP strives to bring awareness and understanding regarding disabilities, accessibility and empowerment to create a culture where all can thrive and build products that are best-in-class for readers and clients.
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OUT@HNP is focused on providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ employees aiming to push forward initiatives surrounding LGBTQ+ issues by offering a platform and making connections.
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The mission of RepresentASIAN is to spotlight and enhance the Asian presence in media while making the Asian experience at HNP more inclusive, accommodating and impactful.
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The mission of Women in Newspapers (WIN) is to champion inclusivity and amplify the voices of women at HNP who are breaking barriers and contributing to the HNP culture.
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Working Parents @ HNP is dedicated to making life easier for members who are juggling parenthood and their careers and creating a community of working parents that supports and advocates for one another.
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The mission of Voices of Inclusion Black Employee Syndicate (V.I.B.E.S.) is to create a community of Black and African American colleagues who work together to promote a network of advocacy, mentorship and community outreach within HNP.
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Hearst Newspapers has D&I Committees in the following regions and businesses:
- San Francisco Chronicle
- Hearst Connecticut Media Group
- LocalEdge
- Midwest & Texas Communities
- Houston Chronicle — Unity
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CHANGE AGENT
“We take diversity and inclusion to another level because we are able to report on these things and have an honest conversation [with our readership]. That is how we learn; that is how we get an understanding of different cultures. That’s the whole purpose: being an agent of change.”
Kenneth Daney
Vice President of Human Resources
Hearst Newspapers, Texas
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In 2021, to enhance DE&I efforts, Hearst Newspapers launched the ENGAGE program, focused on building strong leadership so that the colleague experience is not only improved but best-in-class. There are four levels: senior managers, managers, emerging talent and inclusive interviewing. Each is tailored for the skill-building and honing needed to create trust-based environments and equip managers to take on more complex challenges and work strategically in areas that matter.
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The Excel Sponsor Program launched in November of 2022. This program supports women of color who are seeking focused career development and advocacy from an executive audience.
Hearst Newspapers engages with public and private partners to further its DE&I mission.
partners
Hearst Newspapers is proud to be recognized as an employer who puts diversity at the heart of its operations and its award-winning content.
awards
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![Houston Chronicle Logo]()
Newsroom of the Year for Fifth Straight Year
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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![Uvalde students at memorial crying and kneeling down to flowers.]()
Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Award for Coverage of Uvalde School Shooting
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS & HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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![Group of Beaumont Enterprise employees holding their awards with "Press Club" backdrop.]()
Wins 56 Awards for Excellence in Media
BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE
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![Society of Professional Journalists Logo]()
Wins Over 100 Society of Professional Journalist Awards
HEARST CONNECTICUT MEDIA GROUP
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![Illinois Press Association Logo]()
Recognized in Illinois Press Association Best of the Press Awards
THE TELEGRAPH, EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER & JOURNAL-COURIER
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![Editor & Publisher’s Logo]()
Editor & Publisher’s Top News Publishers That Do It Right List
HEARST CONNECTICUT MEDIA GROUP
