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    Viacom 18 Reviews

    Updated June 17, 2018
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    • "There are long working hours with no incentives" (in 8 reviews)

    • "Not much aside from the fact that there's no healthy work-life balance as in most media jobs" (in 2 reviews)

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    1. "Multiplatform Technology Intern"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      Pros

      I worked closely with people at higher position of the team. The technologies used are highly advanced and the team was entertaining and motivating. All of them work closely with each other and they are all smart developers.

      Cons

      The salary offered is less than the market rate

    2. "Amazing company to work with"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Producer - Motion Graphics in Mumbai (India)
      Current Employee - Producer - Motion Graphics in Mumbai (India)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Viacom 18 full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      1. Work Culture
      2. Perks
      3. Exposure

      Cons

      Be prepared for the unexpected

      3. Join the Viacom 18 team
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    3. "Senior Executive- Business Planning"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Mumbai (India)
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Mumbai (India)

      I have been working at Viacom 18 full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very good work culture, ethical organization, recognition for efforts, encourages people at all levels to contribute and give their best, great learnings for all.

      Cons

      Processes and structures need to be well planned.

    4. "Viacom18 work experience"

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      Former Employee - Marketing Consultant in Chennai (India)
      Former Employee - Marketing Consultant in Chennai (India)
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Viacom 18 full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      I worked with Viacom18 for the launch of their Tamil channel. The environemnt was very healthy and the best part is I got a boss who was very friendly and allowed me to have the right to express my opnion. A great company to work with.

      Cons

      IF an employer shifts his or her base and if that person can be placed in the same brandf in another location then that would be great.

    5. "Vibrant and Amazing Place to Work!"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Director in Mumbai (India)
      Current Employee - Director in Mumbai (India)
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Viacom 18 full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing vibe, culture. Some of the best employee benefits we get to see. Extremely employee friendly.

      Cons

      Long hours and just too many things being done at the same time. Work-life balance takes a hit.

      Advice to Management

      Keep things simple and prioritize.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Less like company, more like family"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Assistant Manager, Publishing in Mumbai (India)
      Current Employee - Assistant Manager, Publishing in Mumbai (India)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Viacom 18 full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Flexible policies, understands an employee's needs, pays well, talent is appreciated unbiased

      Cons

      Their motto to keep employee first may give you withdrawal symptoms in other companies

      Advice to Management

      Even though Reliance is now parent company, please keep the vibe the same it used to be originally

    7. "Value Creation at V18"

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

      I have been working at Viacom 18 full-time

      Pros

      Work Culture, Senior Leadership, Superb HR

      Cons

      Dullness due to less work

      Advice to Management

      Provide good incentives to sales reps

    8. "Marketing executive"

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      Former Employee - Marketing Executive in Mumbai (India)
      Former Employee - Marketing Executive in Mumbai (India)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Viacom 18 full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Competitive Salary
      - Comfortable environment to work
      - Great brands to work on
      - People who are really passionate about what they do
      - Best HR Practices in the industry, if not the country

      Cons

      - Considering its media marketing, there will always be instances where you have grueling work hours especially if you work for the events division
      - An unspoken Internal rivalry between divisions/functions but the CEO & HRT team have created initiatives to bring employees together

      Advice to Management

      - Continue doing what you are; I love the organization and wouldn't mind returning during my career

    9. "One of the best places to work at"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Viacom 18 full-time

      Pros

      culture is the biggest differentiator

      Cons

      Some bottlenecks exist at senior levels

    10. "Excellent learning experience and fun place to work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Viacom 18 full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Global company
      Multiple Genre of channels
      Fun workplace

      Cons

      Location is a bit difficult to reach whether driving or taking public transport. Highway is full of traffic and Andheri station is the worst in mumbai.

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