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"Fun job, great benefits, great work/life balance" (in 14 reviews)
"My internship has been a great learning opportunity with a lot of hands-on experience and great people to work with" (in 27 reviews)
"Poor work life balance unfortunately" (in 12 reviews)
"When working full time in the summer, sometimes it is hard as an intern to constantly have stuff to work on" (in 11 reviews)
I worked at Paramount Pictures full-time
Pros
Great company culture. The people who work there are very pleasant and happy to be there. The intern program provides lots of learning experiences across departments.
Cons
The program is only ten weeks, which is fairly short compared to the duration of summer break. The company has also been struggling with their films lately.
Advice to Management
The studio needs to focus on developing new franchises, and ensuring higher quality of the films they release. Many films in the recent past have lacked the level of quality necessary to ensure success.
I worked at Paramount Pictures (Less than a year)
Pros
So many people were willing to meet up with me and explain what they did, why they loved their job and asked me questions! Great learning opportunity!
Cons
I felt like my department didn't plan on having an intern so I never had much work to do or a project to work on over the summer. I sat around on my phone for hours a day because there really was nothing else to do.
Advice to Management
Have each department write our a project or some work that they could actually have their intern work on to show that they actually need one and aren't just taking one to go through the process.
I worked at Paramount Pictures full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Great benefits, team environment, dynamic industry
Cons
Entertainment pay generally low compared to other companies.
I worked at Paramount Pictures full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Time off, studio closes for Holidays
Cons
Understaffed so you will be wearing lots of hats and working long hours. Leadership challenges (too many execs who can't agree make it challenging to make decisions). Promotions are nearly impossible, don't expect to move up here. Salary restrictions (don't expect even a standard cost of living raise). Work/Life balance is not something this company values (don't expect flexible hours as the company does not even provide laptops to give you that option. Women beware, this company doesn't value you.
Advice to Management
Consider hiring more mid level employees and less EVPs, SVPs, Presidents.... Consider the cost of living in Los Angeles. Promote from within to help motivate your employees.
I worked at Paramount Pictures full-time
Pros
Fun to be on the lot, lots going on, lots of work
Cons
Our department didn't allow laptops which kept us at work longer than needed. Understaffed.
I worked at Paramount Pictures full-time
Pros
Remote Work, set own schedule, flexibility
Cons
SR management changes within fiscal years causes directional problems - lack of support from home office
Advice to Management
Do your best to stick to plan and work your "bench" for promotional opportunities.
I have been working at Paramount Pictures full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Amazing history, strong sense of community, employees are valued, generous time off, ability to see how you're contributing to the bottom line, and a true work-life balance. The work is exciting and there are always opportunities to raise your hand for projects and to learn. If you work hard and are invested, you'll go far.
Cons
Paramount still seems to be working on getting its groove back, but with a great leadership team in place, they are on their way. The studio does not pay as well as some of its competitors, but in exchange provides a more balanced and fun working environment. People here really seem to care about one another and the future of the company.
I have been working at Paramount Pictures full-time
Pros
Paramount has such Great Benefits
Cons
Hard to advance up the ranks
Advice to Management
Cultivate Talent, better communication
I have been working at Paramount Pictures full-time
Pros
Hard work pays off
On lot cafes are very nice
It's pretty
Good benefits
Cons
Always working hard to wait
I worked at Paramount Pictures full-time
Pros
Great group of people to work with
Cons
Poor work life balance unfortunately
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