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Joshua W. Sapan
56 Ratings
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Pretty great work life balance relative to other spots in NYC (in 7 reviews)
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Lots of great people to work with collaboratively (in 9 reviews)
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Across the street from Penn Station (in 5 reviews)
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Boys Club" atmosphere amongst upper management and select few underlings (in 5 reviews)
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"VP Digital Research"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at AMC Networks full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Lots of great people to work with collaboratively.
Cons
Sometimes resources can be tight.
AMC Networks 2017-04-12 11:16 PDT -
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"Underwhelmed"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at AMC Networks full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Decent Benefits
Considerable amount of flexibility
Great co-workersCons
Senior Management that is out of touch
Poorly planed restructuring
HR team that is soulless and asleep at the wheel
Lack of innovation within certain cost centersAdvice to Management
Focus on employee engagement. Wipe out HR and hire a team that know what they're doing around developing and engaging employees. Professional development opportunities are non existent. Stop letting the C-Suite hire their friends and do a real skills assessment of your leadership at the VP level and above.
AMC Networks 2017-05-06 04:37 PDT -
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"Lot of flexibility"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at AMC Networks full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
It varies from department to department, here some:
- Flexible working hours and delivering results.
- 7% match 401k
- Friendly work environment and co-workers
- Good benefits
- Annual bonusCons
- Lower salaries that similar companies
- Some employee disengagement
- Lot of restructureAMC Networks 2017-03-22 11:01 PDT -
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"Coordinator"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at AMC Networks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great place to work, people are mostly supportive of each other.
Cons
TV is changing, so not AMC's fault for the lay off problems.
Advice to Management
Beware of cliques, yes even as adults. Sometimes the ones who are quiet have access to the higher up's ears. Be nice to all, not just those whom you think can help you advance or remain employed.
AMC Networks 2017-03-10 17:57 PST -
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"Run, Forrest! Run!"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at AMC Networks full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
good people, networking, opportunities to learn, resume builder, close to penn station and multiple subway lines, good benefits (for employees who started prior to 2016)
Cons
listening to Long Island accents all day, midtown is a horrible section of nyc, low pay, there's a boys club mentality amongst management and if you aren't in it you know it
Advice to Management
stop treating people like they're all replaceable. morale is terrible after all of the reorganizations. we would be less disgruntled if the pay gap amongst the hierarchy wasn't so great. analysts have become the untouchables in your weird corporate caste system.
AMC Networks 2017-03-09 19:53 PST -
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"VP"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at AMC Networks full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Hour, Benefits, staff, location,
Cons
Management, new office space, unapproachable, Lack of leadership
Advice to Management
STOP HIRING from SPAIN, Latin America isn't SPAIN. Listen to us, motivate
AMC Networks 2017-03-28 07:45 PDT -
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"Freelance Contractor"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at AMC Networks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Creative Freedom, Autonomy, Good Pay,
Cons
Not much feedback from management. Not much engagement. Little desire to understand analytics provided.
Advice to Management
Communication and direction is key especially for an independent contractor that is working remotely. Please ask questions about the value and analytics that independent contractors provide. Don't be afraid to say: "I don't understand. Please explain this to me." when an independent contractor is parlaying technical information.
AMC Networks 2017-01-25 10:56 PST -
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"Media "Analyst" AKA Coordinator / Operations"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at AMC Networks (Less than a year)
Pros
- Across the street from Penn Station (and multiple subway lines)
- Friendly work environment and co-workers
- Small teams
- Free swag from the networks
- Fresh fruit for the department every Monday afternoon
- Monthly birthday celebrations
- Potential to learn a lot
- Annual bonus (small but appreciated)
- Tech Ops eagerly want to upgrade/update outdated technology and technical processes
- Great opportunity for recent grads or people just starting out in the industry
- Looks good on a resume
- Health Benefits include dental and vision plans.Cons
- Across the street from Penn Station
- Considerably low pay compared to other cable networks
- Health Benefits are terrible ($1500 deductible must be met before ANY expense is covered)
- Very little growth opportunity & difficult to move from Operations Dept to Network positions
- "Boys Club" atmosphere amongst upper management and select few underlings
- Multiple departmental restructures and layoffs within the past 2 years
This is the kind of job you do for a year, maybe two, to build your resume. Unfortunately, anything in the Operations department is a dead end unless you're looking to pursue Tech Ops. However, in the short term, it has the potential to be a lovely experience. You can meet some pretty cool people and learn a lot if you seek out those opportunities (having the right manager helps). I have an amazing relationship with my manager, but there are managers who tend to micro-manage and withhold a lot of info from their direct reports--I think this is directly tied to the lack of job security within the company for the past 2 years. There is no real growth opportunity unless the rest of your team leaves or is laid off--in that case, they'll promote from within just to avoid having to on-board a management/director level position. It's not unusual for "Analyst" level employees to train their superiors when they don't hire internally.Advice to Management
The boys club is a real downer--this isn't Mad Men and none of you are Don Draper or Roger Stirling. Your long-standing employees are miserable, and the toxicity of their disgruntlement bleeds onto the new hires. Instead of rehabbing a poorly planned/executed restructure with multiple bandaids, maybe it's time to review your management skills? You can change the structure and the faces as much as you want, but if you don't also change with us, everything stays the same.
AMC Networks 2017-01-18 19:46 PST -
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"IFC Center Is a solid job."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at AMC Networks part-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Everyone is real laid back. As long as you do your job, there will be no issues. Pleasent workplace to be in.
Cons
Customers can be unruly but it isnt hard to manage the situation and difuse any future complications. Night shift is the busiest so be prepared for it.
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you are doing. Keep social with the employees, keep an open presence among them and try to enjoy your job as well.
AMC Networks 2016-10-17 21:14 PDT -
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"Sales Assistant"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at AMC Networks full-time (More than a year)
Pros
AMC Networks currently produces some of the most compelling content on Television. In a media landscape where viewing options have exploded to an all-time high, AMC consistently maintains itself at the head of the pack in prestige television. Working for a company that is involved in such visionary creativity is exciting an energizing, no matter your depart of employ.
Cons
Opportunities for growth within the sales department are stunted, to say the least. Over my year and a half of employment, I have consistently demonstrated solid work ethic and produced high quality work. However, my dedication and value to the company have gone unrewarded thus far. The sales organization does not allow for vertical movement unless an employee departs the company. This can be extremely frustrating and create a lack of incentive for employees, in particular young talent. I think this form of organization breeds stagnation and complacency.
Advice to Management
Create more opportunities for young talent. Embrace some outside the box thinking that recognizes the rapidly changing media landscape.
AMC Networks 2016-10-22 09:23 PDT -
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