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Toxic film industry work environment - Associate Producer Simons Foundation Employee Review

1.0
Feb 17, 2023
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Pros

The office was centrally located.

Cons

I worked in the film division of the larger research institute, it’s a small operation. It could be credited to it being a newer company but there were high levels of disorganization, toxic work environment, unfriendly staff, and low levels of support as a new employee. The workload for the position was insane and included many things not advertised in the initial job posting (after I left, the position I held was divided into multiple positions, which told me everything I needed to know). It was clearly a start-up environment with a generally overwhelming lack of direction, vision, and organization that fell onto the plate of lower level employees. Barely any respect for diversity/inclusion beyond surface level platitudes and bragging rights at HR meetings which was uncomfortable on top of it being an all-white space. Salary did not match the work load or demand from lower level employees. Overall, typical toxic film industry environment with unrealistic expectations, little diversity, poor communication, and coldness/lack of internal camaraderie and communication among the staff.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Great location with lots of benefits. Great staff and working environment.

Cons

Not too many cons, I guess the pay isn't a lot but it's good for it being a nonprofit, and they make up for it with the amount of benefits we receive.

5.0
Jul 12, 2026
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Pros

Supportive environment. I especially appreciate the foundation’s focus on collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and long-term investment in ambitious ideas.

Cons

Can make the decision process even more transparent.

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