Does NBCUniversal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NBCUniversal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NBCUniversal. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NBCUniversal?

78% of NBCUniversal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NBCUniversal 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NBCUniversal?

Intern (387) , Production Assistant (140) , Manager (108) , Producer (104) , Director (101) , Internship (82) , Coordinator (78) , Executive Assistant (63) , Analyst (57) , Associate Producer (56) , Intern - Hourly (50) , Marketing Coordinator (46) , Software Engineer (46) , Product Manager (44) , Senior Financial Analyst (42)

What are the pros of working at NBCUniversal according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with on a daily basis who are very talented and dedicated to getting things out right." ((in 700 reviews)); "The benefits are great and they have a lot of perks that you don't get other places." ((in 552 reviews)); "Great culture and diversity" ((in 304 reviews)); "Great people and team to work with" ((in 199 reviews)); "They will constantly check up on you to see how you're doing and help wherever they can so you can have a good work/life balance." ((in 176 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NBCUniversal according to real employee reviews?

"low pay (only $15/hour) and I don't know if it is negotiable" ((in 353 reviews)); "Very late nights and long hours" ((in 199 reviews)); "Poor management and HR looking in the other direction when numerous employees voice the same/similar complaints." ((in 184 reviews)); "Some managers are bad and hard to work for" ((in 87 reviews)); "Cut Throat, Competitive, Long Hours, Structural Issues" ((in 61 reviews))

What are employees saying about NBCUniversal layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NBCUniversal layoffs and their outlook for job security at NBCUniversal in 2026.

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NBCUniversal reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,312 total reviews)

Mike Cavanagh

80% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Career opportunities

NBCUniversal has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 5,312 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NBCUniversal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

5K reviews

3.0

Oct 20, 2017

Huge company, lots of creativity but lots of beuracracy

It project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The locations in NYC were excellent. Flexible working arrangements. THe chance to be part of some creative works visible in everyday life for millions of people.

Cons

The size of the company was daunting. Bureaucracy to get things done can be exhausting. As a global company, you might have to work around the clock.

NBCUniversal Response

Hi there, thanks for leaving this review! We're happy to see that you enjoyed the opportunities at NBCUniversal. We believe that our employees are what make this company special, and the perks aren't too shabby as well. We are sorry to hear about your issues regarding the company size. Thank you for your time at NBCUniversal and we wish you the best with your future endeavors. Have a great day! -The NBCUniversal Talent Acquisition Team

2.0

Oct 6, 2017

Project Management experience...

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Decent compensation - Good benefits - holidays and vacation package help with work-life balance - Exciting projects in different business units

Cons

- Lack of PM driven culture in some business units - PM has limited power - PM bears 100% responsibility for ALL shortcomings - Some units are viewed as another ready to serve staff rather than real business enablers - Disconnect between senior management and PM staff

4.0

Sep 27, 2017

Good place to work, better if you're touched

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, decent perks, good pay

Cons

Incredibly biased towards favored employees rather than meritocracy. Little opportunity for expansion. Siloed positions so individuals don't have broad skills needed to get other jobs.

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