MGA Entertainment Reviews

Pros

Isaac loves product and highly values his designers. MGA has a strong "work hard / play hard" environment. In my 20 years of experience, MGA is the fastest product focused company I've worked for. Concept to retail can happen in literally a few months.

Cons

If you'r not up to par, your'll be out. It's an extremely fast pace environment.

Pros

Overall, MGA is not as bad as some prior reviews had indicated. It recently moved to a brand-new campus (though it's in a remote part of LA) and has launched great products in recently years. The owner is passionate about what he does and is a brilliant entrepreneur. He runs the company very tightly (his senior leadership team mostly just executes the owner's ideas). I actually enjoyed the entrepreneurial aspect of MGA and I worked on projects that went beyond my job title.

Cons

The pay and benefits were mediocre. They did offer medical, dental and other insurance coverage as well as 401K match; however, there was no sick leave and people who got sick had to use their PTO. Their mentality towards flexible work environment was very old school. I just heard that the company has asked everyone to go back to work, even those who can work from home, in the middle of a pandemic in the worst-hit city (LA) in California. I am so glad I am somewhere else where I am entitled to sick leave pays and I can work from home for a very extended period of time as my current employer pays more respect to employees' health and well-beings, both physically and mentally.

Pros

None.  This place was toxic and not an environment that I would ever refer anyone I know (friend or enemy) to work.      

Cons

None.  This place was toxic and not an environment that I would ever refer anyone I know (friend or enemy) to work.        The CEO is the worst part of this company.  He is a #Fraud.  Though he will tell you different, this guy could care less about his workers and only about his bottom line and proof of this is in his actions. He’s a corporate bully who finally broke on social media and showed his true colors outside of the MGA walls. Search MGA CEO and #BLM if you’re not familiar.  Nothing that is done here is innovative or ground breaking.  The ideas and products coming out of MGA are mostly stolen and everything is done to make it look like MGA is a “think factory.”  Hardly. Hopefully, the latest act by this complete and utter spoiled, narcist will doom his company for good and truly have an negative effect on his profits.   There were some good people that I worked with, while serving my time.  The majority of them were fearful for their jobs and were basically robots to serve one purpose, make the CEO money.  Have you ever worked somewhere that requires you to post on Glassdoor or social media? Well, it happens here and your posts need to be positive.  Yet, another example of the hierarchy of MGA trying to paint a picture of something that truly doesn’t exist.  #Fraud.  The final piece of the culture to be aware of is nepotism.  During your time, you’re sure to have exposure to the CEO’s kids.   Like with any job, take your time and do your research.  Find your place that respects not only time, but also your values.  If these things matter to you, don’t ever apply to a role at MGA.  

Pros

None. The one and only perk of this job was 2pm release "Summer Fridays", and those were taken away from employees without them ever being told from leadership.

Cons

Where to start? I'm am writing this review to give future employees an insight to the day-to-day culture of MGA Entertainment. Something I wish I was given before excepting a role here. This company offers ZERO flexibility. You want to work from home? Forget it. This type of work is not allowed, period. The CEO lacks the humility or foresight to allow his employees to work anywhere but in the office. If you aren't at work, then "you're stealing from him." You want to see inside the psyche of the CEO? Follow him on Linkedin. His attitude is one of a bully, who shows a complete lack of empathy for others. Anyone who has worked here will tell you that he/she lived in fear while working for MGA. Fear of the CEO, fear of the head of HR, fear of leadership in general. The positive reviews posted on glassdoor are fake. The CEO demands that employees log on to glassdoor and instructs them to leave positive reviews in order to increase his and the overall company rating. If you don't follow orders, you get fired. Do not believe any of the positive ratings. Educate yourself before you ever think about taking a role at MGA. Ask former employees and they will provide you the honest information about the culture and work/life balance (which there is none). Overall, there is absolutely no compassion for employees and their families. The leadership at MGA will own you 24/7.

Pros

Gym. Lack of resources mean you have to do a lot of jobs and learn a lot.

Cons

Upper management seem to be good people but they are henchmen to a paranoid and disrespectful CEO. Management seem to have little influence and seem to just do what they are told. The culture is one of chaos and disrespect. There is not a genuine care for people and respect for the work they do. The bullying and disrespectful nature of the CEO on LinkedIn is how he behaves daily. The success they are seeing now will not last. The leadership, particularly the CEO, lacks the skills and leadership to sustain their success. MGA is a toxic place. Before you go there ask former employees. I am sure they will be happy to help you make a decision. Also, the rating is fabricated because the CEO threatened people to write good reviews.

Pros

- Highly creative people - Tons of growth opportunity (if you seek it out!) - FUN industry -Flexible hours -Beautiful new campus with upcoming cafeteria and daycare -401K match, good benefits

Cons

- Can be highly political despite efforts to minimize politics - Fast-paced and entrepreneurial, not ideal for everyone - No work from home benefits, just average PTO

Pros

CEO is a good Leader and upper management provides good direction on work. Good environment. Work as a team. Co-workers are friendly.

Cons

The working hours in here is a little long.