Pros
Fun fast paced industry, especially in the online digital space. Great people to work with on a daily basis who are very talented and dedicated to getting things out right. People are willing to mentor others as long as you seek them yourself. Great networking opportunities in and out of NBC Universal. Personal development is valued, although you must find opportunities on your own. Resume builder and name recognition is a definite plus. A unique opportunity to see across the media space from broadcast television, cable, sports, news, film, and the online arena as entertainment consumption grows. Behind the scenes opportunities at 30 Rock and Universal Studios.
Cons
The politics and bureaucracy can be draining and triple timelines. Conference calls to plan conference calls and meetings to plan meetings get tiresome. If you can manage these you'll be fine. The company is also very compartmentalized. Each group does it's own thing with little thought to how other properties in the company have built the same application. That atmosphere often results in the same end use applications being built differently with no consistency or platforms across the company. Work life balance can be tough for some. Late nights and long weekends are often overlooked by management when it comes time for a little extra time off.
