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    Sony Pictures Entertainment Reviews

    Updated February 13, 2019
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    Sony Pictures Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO Michael M. Lynton
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    • "Sometimes hard to find the work-life balance, because often need to be overtime" (in 19 reviews)

    • "Sony Pictures doesn't really hire their past interns too often for full-time" (in 11 reviews)

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    1. "Excellent place to work"

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      Current Employee - Junior Software Engineer
      Current Employee - Junior Software Engineer

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      Great culture, lots of learning opportunities, fun colleagues

      Cons

      Deadlines are tough to meet sometimes

    2. "Great company and great people"

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      Former Employee - Senior Vice President in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Senior Vice President in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Interesting work
      Smart and hardworking people

      Cons

      Heavy workload with lots to do but that makes it exciting
      Lots of politics

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    3. "QA Engineer"

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      Former Employee - Quality Assurance Engineer in Culver City, CA
      Former Employee - Quality Assurance Engineer in Culver City, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good pay, cool campus, centrally located

      Cons

      Bad management, a lot of turnover, unfulfilled promises

      Advice to Management

      Treat your employees like they are people, and not cogs in a machine.

    4. "Depends on your department"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      I think it is a nice place to work, but it can depend on the department you work in. There are a lot of great people, employee groups you can join, and the benefits are good.

      Cons

      Work-life balance can be difficult

    5. "Great wlb but low morale"

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      Current Employee - Analytics Manager in Culver City, CA
      Current Employee - Analytics Manager in Culver City, CA

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      great work and life balance

      Cons

      low comp and lack of drive and career development plan

      Advice to Management

      you should think about how to motivate people

    6. "VP Digital Delivery"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      Studio environment. Good benefits.

      Cons

      Toxic culture. No work/life balance.

    7. "Preparing to sell"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      enjoyed the people i worked with

      Cons

      demoralizing culture, layoffs, company likely preparing to sell off entertainment arm

    8. "Assistant Editor/ Marketing EPK Department"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Amazing work ethic. Team Player.

      Cons

      Great place to learn & grow.

    9. "Production"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      Consistent work hours, excellent vacation time

      Cons

      Lack of communication
      Some disorganization depending on where you're working

    10. "Awesome company"

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      Current Employee - Strategist in Los Angeles, CA
      Current Employee - Strategist in Los Angeles, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good pay
      Nice people
      Beautiful Campus
      A lot of perks

      Cons

      can't think of any really