MTV Networks Reviews in New York City, NY Area

Pros

It's the kind of company that someone may leave but want to come back to down the road. You're working with smart, creative people who challenge you.

Cons

So many people want to work there that it's hard to get in the door and there's not a lot of mobility at times.

Advice to Senior Management

I honestly can't think of anything to say sorry

Pros

I was an intern with one of MTV's websites. They produce daily content which is really important experience for a communications student. Very demanding -- almost considered a staffer.

Cons

Typical office drama...a lot of gossip. I wasn't really used to that, but I guess it comes with the territory. Sometimes staffers had to scramble to find things for interns to do.

Pros

company name recognition, new challenges constantly

Cons

too many homegrown products - can't take the knowledge to another job.

Advice to Senior Management

pay attention to your direct reports.

Pros

Pros include: good medical and dental benefits as well as other perks, networking opportunities with a diverse population, and a fun working environment.

Cons

Cons include: low pay, childish and sometimes inappropriate behavior by managers.

Advice to Senior Management

Leadership is hit or miss. Needs to be more active supervision and support by HR so that people are better nurtured. Career development needs to be a bit more structured and transparent.

Pros

Work/Life balance - They are very proactive with spending time outside of the office. During the summer season we get every other Friday off and there is always an event where you can bring children.

Benefit - The benefits are pretty good and rarely do you hear about premiums increasing or getting less than prior years.

Dress code - Unless you're in finance or sales, you can wear jeans and dress down most of the time.

Cons

There are opportunities, but unfortunately most of them go to friends of friends or relatives. The company should support more of its own employees.

Pros

- in NY
- popular amongst the younger generation
- looks good on resume
- meet with tons of people

Cons

- those tons of people forget you
- no real learning
- mostly a delivery person for the producers

Advice to Senior Management

take better care of your interns

Pros

Summer Fridays
Mentor program for career growth
Depending on your team, nice perks
Jeans environment, depending on your team
Workshops available for a variety of topics
Good place to get experience than move on to another company- some people leave MTV to get a better paying job after a few years because the company name can open doors for you

Cons

Poor pay compared to competitors
Depending on your department, little to no room for growth. You may have to network with a few senior level managers to get a promotion or recommendation
Constant change- not always for good when it is not communicated clearly and truthfully
Depending on your department getting things done can be a lot of red tape.

Advice to Senior Management

Increase the salaries and maybe people will stay with the company for more than the "perks". Although a great place to work for new comers to the business or college grads who don't know what to expect monetarily, there is not good increase for jobs well done. Management should really look into other forms of rewarding employees for good work.

Pros

-Fun, laid back yet serious environment, learn various skills--they try to teach you more than just your major

Cons

-Don't offer jobs right after internship to interns, academic credit only, not paid

Advice to Senior Management

Overall, good except some higher ups tend to yell at employees un professionally

Pros

* The work pace is very fast.
* Highly talented staff
* Cutting edge technology
* Excellent co-workers
* Fun events
* Excellent cafeteria
* Convenient location
* The best Christmas party EVER!!
* Stunning family special events and benefits
* Free film screenings (passes) on Thursdays

Cons

* Bad communications between upper management and staff
* Lack of transparency
* Favoritism
* Lack of job security
* Frequent lay offs
* Unnecessary corporate spending that could be geared towards employees retention
* Awful programming

Advice to Senior Management

* Better communication
* More, proper delegation
* More efficient time management
* Discontinue with failed product development
* You brag about your "HR 360 degree" program; use it before you lay off employees!!

Pros

The people. I've met some of the most interesting, dynamic, hard-working, and creative people here. Everyone has the desire to create good work, and for the most part it's a pretty inclusive and fun environment.

Cons

Working in Times Square every single day might destroy your soul.

Advice to Senior Management

Communicate more with your staff.