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    Sony Pictures Entertainment Reviews

    Updated September 21, 2017
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    Sony Pictures Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO Michael M. Lynton
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    1. "Needs to learn to treat all employees with equal fairness"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      1 Week Paid vacation during Christmas -- New Year's
      Medical & Dental Benefits

      Cons

      Preferential Treatment
      Management lacks professionalism in dealing with employee terminations

    2. "AMAZING"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment part-time

      Pros

      The team gives you real tasks (like covering the desk, rolling calls, etc)

      Cons

      Some busy work (coffee runs)

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    3. "This used to be a great company to work for."

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      Former Employee - Manager in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Manager in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Benefits (if you are a blue badge holder). The studio lot, being the old MGM lot is full of wonderful Hollywood history. Being on the West Side, I think it has one of the best locations,

      Cons

      The current management has no vision or leadership. It does not value its employees, especially those who have been loyal and have been with the company for 10+ years.

      Advice to Management

      "Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients."

      Sir Richard Branson

    4. "Great place to work, lots of perks."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Culver City, CA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Culver City, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      On site gym, eateries, medical, dental, shops. Great salary and benefits.

      Cons

      Sometimes no recognition of hard work.

      Advice to Management

      Show more gratitude to employees.

    5. "it's been a tough road"

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      Current Employee - Executive Director in Culver City, CA
      Current Employee - Executive Director in Culver City, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      it's nice to work on a lot
      you get time off between xmas and nye

      Cons

      environment can be hostile
      deadlines are missed
      no decisions being made
      budgets cut constantly to cover other costs
      everyone out for themselves
      not a one-sony

      Advice to Management

      make a decision and let's go with our gut!

    6. "Good Company"

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      Former Employee - Producer in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Producer in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment (More than a year)

      Pros

      Room to grow. Opportunities if you work hard

      Cons

      work/life balance can be tough sometimes

    7. "Marketing Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      The people, and the perks of being at a studio lot. Generous vacation, and closed during the December holidays.

      Cons

      Compensation is not competitive. Talent management and career growth is not a priority on all teams.

      Advice to Management

      Invest more on the talent

    8. Helpful (1)

      "great place, great perks, stressful time for the studio"

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      Former Employee - BRM Manager in Culver City, CA
      Former Employee - BRM Manager in Culver City, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      great people, great perks (happy hour), overall great compensation

      Cons

      frequent layoffs, sometimes people are there for way too long

      Advice to Management

      more internal mobility opportunities

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Overall a great place to work, but not without its flaws"

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      Current Employee - Analyst in Culver City, CA
      Current Employee - Analyst in Culver City, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Always plenty of work to be done
      Chance to see film/TV projects come to fruition
      Very good benefits
      Companies makes an effort at employee appreciation
      Working on the lot affords plenty of perks
      Fantastic gym (free for employees)

      Cons

      Depending on your role, advancement opportunities may not be as advertised
      High rate of recent executive turnover so things feel a bit directionless
      Salaries are essentially at the minimum acceptable level for new employees
      Days can be very long if you don't make yourself leave
      Certain departments are understaffed

      Advice to Management

      As overworked as everyone is, please make more of an effort to connect with your employees regarding performance reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement, etc.

    10. "Happy to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Sony Pictures Entertainment full-time

      Pros

      Great opportunity for upward mobility

      Cons

      Significant management change over the last several years.

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