Warner Bros. Reviews

Pros

Everyone here has great passion in the product they create. Whether it be frontline work for theatrical releases or behind the scenes technology products, everyone tries to put in 110%. We also have great benefits, very understandable management team which puts employees first.

Cons

Some of the divisional leaders were pushed through the ranks due to restructuring. They don't have the skill + experience to be in the position which they are. However, on a personal level, they're truly great people.

Advice to Senior Management

Reduce excess expenditures. Invest in WB's technological advancement to strategically position for advantage in digital future.

Pros

Warner Bros. really recognizes their employees and encourages their employees to build their career within the company.

Cons

Like the other large studios, it's hard to know what's going on outside of your department.

Pros

Lots of smart creative people.
Flexible schedule
Interesting projects.

The atmosphere is laid back, and simple. Most of the people I work with are great to interact with.

Cons

Poor management communication.
Lack of direction.
Lack of growth opportunities.

To be honest the place is becoming a bit of a sweatshop. People don't feel valued because they are switching projects so often.

Advice to Senior Management

You need to provide better feedback to your employees and provide a clearer roadmap to what your ideas and plans are. We feel lost.

Pros

Very creative environment. A company that creates some of the best films and tv shows in the industry. It made me proud to say I was part of the company. The place is huge, with its own movie theatre and free screenings of its films.

Cons

The managers were very rude. Didn't care about my work, much less me as a person. It was surprising how one person could bring others down. Not everyone was that way though. Everything is a long walk, so be prepared to walk long distances everywhere.

Advice to Senior Management

Treat employees with more respect. I was isolated and felt like the work I was doing was not valuable. It's one thing to be an entertainment industry professional, and another to be completely disrespectful.

Pros

You can make some great connections, amazing clout and status you receive from other while working there, access to lots of information

Cons

no work/life balance, no chance for internal promotion,

Advice to Senior Management

If you really want/ need to work here, make your connections and leave as fast as you can.

Pros

Great access to information and people.

Cons

Too bureaucratic and low wages.

Advice to Senior Management

End the indentured servant system in LA. Minimum wage + benefits doesn't equal a decent life any more than a wal-mart teller.

Pros

Great benefits, time off, great co workers

Cons

Management that is not trustworthy, envious and jealous of talent other than their own. NO room for growth, and gives the impression of a very tolerant climate.. It isn't me. the open door policy is a joke and no one respect any of the senior executives.

Advice to Senior Management

give more than lip service and look within and work with those that do the hard lifting before going outside the company.

Pros

The only real pro I can say is the experience and brand name that I can put down on my resume.

Cons

Too much politics. Communication from management to staff feels very on a need to know basis only. Work / life balance isn't the best. Vacation time and sick time doesn't mean that you won't be called by people at work regarding work and they expect you to check emails even if you have time off.

Pros

Laid back environment and benefits

Cons

modular approach to business where each business unit looks out for their own

Advice to Senior Management

include lower level employees in the decision making process rather than taking on new initiatives that may be counter productive.

Pros

Good benefits, nice studio lot, nice cafeteria

Cons

Lack of communication from senior management

Advice to Senior Management

Open communication