Question 1

Is HBO a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

HBO has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 982 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at HBO to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HBO have been left by employees working as Intern, Executive Assistant and Software Engineer.

Question 2

Does HBO pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HBO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HBO. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at HBO?

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78% of HBO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated HBO 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at HBO?

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Intern (43), Executive Assistant (38), Manager (24), Production Assistant (20), Director (18), Coordinator (12), Software Engineer (11), Producer (10), Senior Software Engineer (10), Administrative Assistant (9), Vice President (9), Associate Producer (8), Internship (8), Marketing Coordinator (6), Writer (6)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at HBO according to real employee reviews?

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"Great people to work with who give you a chance to see the ins and outs of the brand and the industry." ((in 122 reviews)); "Great benefits and work environment" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great culture and fast paced environment" ((in 43 reviews)); "great work life balance and in perks" ((in 40 reviews)); "Good pay and remote work" ((in 27 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at HBO according to real employee reviews?

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"poor management" ((in 32 reviews)); "Long hours and working overtime" ((in 26 reviews)); "Upward mobility is tough." ((in 17 reviews)); "sensitive snowflakes, few opportunities for career progression, clueless leadership." ((in 14 reviews)); "It's a sad place with so many jobs being eliminated and upper management not being forthcoming with their teams about what's next." ((in 12 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about HBO layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HBO layoffs and their outlook for job security at HBO in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed HBO locations?

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New York, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Seattle, Brooklyn, Hauppauge, Culver City, Houston, Baltimore, Atlanta, San Francisco, Miami, Charleston, Bloomfield, Tuscaloosa, Chicago, Bethpage, Elmont, Freeport, Newburgh, Missoula, Miami, Elon, Austin, Knoxville, Burbank, Irvine, North Hollywood, West Hollywood, San Jose

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