MTV Networks Reviews

I worked at MTV Networks as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Very prestigous name on your resume. The connections you make are valuable and easy to stay in touch and network. The people are really kind, for the most part, sometimes snooty. Really casual, laid back atmosphere. Senior management is really awesome!

Cons – You don't get to sit in on any meetings or do anything exciting. You restock the fridge and get bagels and food from the food trucks for people. A lot of assistants cry and secretly dislike each other. BUT you'll survive.

Advice to Senior Management – Try to involve the interns more. Burning disks and getting food is fun, but so is learning.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I worked at MTV Networks full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Fun culture and Summer Fridays

Cons – does not promote mobility between departments and few opportunities for advancement.

Advice to Senior Management – Develop your team. Keep up on training to stay on top of reporting and finance procedures. Analysts should NOT be more analytically than management.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at MTV Networks as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Great people, lots of time for joking around and getting to know coworkers. Fun projects. Shoot opportunities. Meet tons of people.

Cons – Jobs tend to be narrow. Some days there is not much to do. If you're not in with the right people, moving up can be very difficult.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at MTV Networks

Pros – amazing work/life balance.
fun, smart group of people.
great variety of projects and opportunities.
no micromanagement.
reasonable deadlines.

Cons – seems to be an end of an era.
programming is down the tubes.
viacom's corporate grip suffocating creative.
inappropriate, high school culture.

Advice to Senior Management – go back to your independent spirit.
stop trying to just hit numbers with trashy programming.
focus on new more creative and interesting programming.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at MTV Networks as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Great culture, great people, great location. It was a fantastic learning experience with the ability to extends your limits as much as you would like.

Cons – There was no pay for interns, at least in some departments. You must be able to get college credit to intern here.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at MTV Networks as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Awesome intern program. Good advice.

Cons – A lot of down time. You have to take initiative.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at MTV Networks full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – The name 'MTV' carries weight. Great group of people to work with, sometimes you get to be a part of some great projects.

Cons – Small departments that are key to the success of the brand aren't treated as such. Unless you know the right people it takes too long to 'climb the corporate ladder.' Your voice is rarely heard.

Advice to Senior Management – Listen to the young people in the company, they're the ones that hold the key to success. Try and promote from within.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at MTV Networks as an intern for less than a year

Pros – A lot of ability to be creative and work on relevant projects. Everyone that works there is extremely friendly and enjoy what they do. Definitely a specific type of culture (jeans, t-shirts, out there personalities), however, if this is what you are looking for it will be a great place to work.

Cons – No one is going to push you. A lot of complacency and work went unnoticed by many executives. As an intern, no pay and working in NYC is tough

Advice to Senior Management – Give more responsibility to interns and pay attention to what they do. This would make interns feel more welcomed and as if they are valued to some degree.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at MTV Networks full-time for more than a year

Pros – Great people, I mean, really great. Talented and very pleasant to work with. They are the best perks
Unparalleled benefits: matching 401k, end of year bonus, discount on countless partner companies
Unbelievable work/life balance policies
Being part of Viacom is a big deal
Plenty of room to grow in terms of career

Cons – There is only one: huge corporation demands a lot, especially when it comes to the bottom line. The SF office was making money but it was not enough to justify its presence. The profit was nothing compared to the rest of Viacom holdings.. So they are closing that office down

Advice to Senior Management – San Francisco office could have been great...

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at MTV Networks as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – As a designer, the network takes great pride in good-looking design which I love. People are nice.

Cons – In the middle of Times Square. Tourists everywhere!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend