Paramount reviews

3.4

49% would recommend to a friend

(3,972 total reviews)
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Robert Bakish

42% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Paramount has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,972 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Paramount 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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4K reviews
1.0
Dec 8, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

I get the opportunity to use writing and analytical skills together. It's a laid-back atmosphere that values teamwork and I've never been berated, yelled at, or mistreated. Management encourages career growth and initiative, although taking initiative can sometimes be intimidating. For staff, the benefits are good and feel well-thought out. When the company holiday extravaganza was cancelled, staff got two extra vacation days to use during the holidays, which was thoughtful.

Cons

It's a big corporation that can sometimes feel faceless. There's a large difference in treatment between long-term freelance and staff positions, in terms of benefits and a general feeling of fairness (if someone's been there eight years, they aren't really freelance). Because turnover in the industry is so high, it can feel as though the only way to advance is to switch networks, which is too bad-- I like it at MTVN.

3.0
Nov 21, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can wear jeans to work (which may be great in your 20s, but less so in your 30s and 40s), The creative vibe is contagious, and the company is constantly changing. Senior management encourages creativity which is always nice.

Cons

Senior management are mostly children - not in age, but in attitudes and professionalism. EVPs and SVPs still dress like they're 18 and treat employees as if they're 15. Promotions from within are frequently overlooked in favor of hiring from the outside, creating a culture of disgruntled long timers. Judy McGrath hasn't addressed the staff personally in close to two years. Senior management at each of the networks and network groups only address their staffs marginally more often. Layoffs are imminent and some senior staff is non-existent around the office. Occasionally, diversity is valued more than talent, leaving those who don't fit a profile left in the dust. There's an undeserved sense that because it's such a creative environment that smart business tactics aren't required.

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