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B&H Photo Video

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Shady and depressing - Content Coordinator B&H Photo Video Employee Review

1.0
Nov 9, 2024
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Pros

Some kind and helpful people looking out for each other, mostly to protect from shady managers.

Cons

There are just so many. In my year and a half at the company I had three different managers. The first was truly the most incompetent nepo hire I have ever seen in my life. He would sit at his desk watching tv shows and sucking on his vape pen. Truly useless. The second was a great guy but got involved with other immature shady managers that led to his downfall. The three, a self-described "Homer Simpson brain" was completely out of touch with the department and talked out the side of his mouth at any chance he got. All this to say, the creative content department is a joke. The "coordinators", or whatever arbitrary title they give you, will most likely be forced to run the entire department in the background while managers take credit. You'll be wildly under paid for the work that you do to keep the department afloat. If you are desperate enough to take a job here, at least know that expectations are very low. I have a whole photo album on my phone of employees watching random youtube videos. Just work somewhere else. I promise you it's not worth it.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

• Talented, hard-working colleagues who genuinely care about delivering quality results. • The company has strong brand recognition and a long history in the photo/video industry. • Opportunities to take ownership of complex projects and develop cross-functional skills.

Cons

Across my time with the company, I experienced several leadership and communication challenges that affected team morale, clarity, and psychological safety: • Unclear expectations and inconsistent communication: Project success criteria and performance expectations were often not clearly defined, leading to misalignment, rework, and uncertainty about priorities. • Feedback lacked structure and consistency: Performance feedback was irregular and frequently non-constructive. When guidance was given, it tended to be broad criticism rather than actionable steps for improvement. • Difficulty obtaining clarification when needed: Team members often struggled to receive timely clarification on responsibilities or project direction, making it harder to understand the full scope of their roles. • Discouraged escalation and limited support: At times, employees felt discouraged from bringing concerns to HR or other support channels, creating an environment where individuals hesitated to seek fair resolution. • Meetings used in ways that increased stress: Meetings were sometimes scheduled under one expectation but then used to discuss unrelated issues or deliver prolonged criticism, contributing to anxiety and reduced trust. • Perceived inconsistency in how opportunities and scrutiny were applied: Certain employees appeared to receive preferential treatment while others faced harsher scrutiny without transparent justification. This imbalance affected morale and trust in leadership.

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