Pros

There's an extraordinary amount of brand cache with a position at CBS. It also provides a large network of people in which to connect professionally. Though, it can be argued that these are things available at any large mass media company.

The main difference is CBS is an extraordinary launching pad for any future position. Putting the time here and working your way into management is rewarding, if not only as a resume builder, but career-wise - post facto.

Cons

There is little transparency within the company. Divisions are purposefully kept separate and there is a sense that working in silos are commonplace if not encouraged. This disseminates into a degree of infighting and unhealthy internal competition that, at times, can be extremely frustrating.

Advice to Senior Management

To provide better and more clear career paths to encourage loyalty. It will also foster buy-in from non-management members of CBS, those that are pushing and grinding the gears. The best ideas are often from those a company would never expect.