NBCUniversal reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(5,307 total reviews)

Mike Cavanagh

80% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

NBCUniversal has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,307 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NBCUniversal employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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5K reviews
2.0
Jun 26, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salaries are competitve to good, when you're hired full-time; company too often hires freelancers on a day-rate to save money. There is a certain prestige still associated with the network, but more to outsiders than those within the buildings.

Cons

capricious management, little options for growth. In recent years, the company has lost sight of its news focus and, in panic, rushed to make seriously damaging decisions in its newsrooms. I dream of the days when there was mutual respect between management and staff. It is virtually impossible to find now. Employees are terminated without cause, on a whim, without notice, making the level of anxiety and paranoia very high. The atmosphere is tense and often confrontational.

1.0
Sep 17, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The kind guests and working for a theme park

Cons

Hostile Work Environment: This company fosters a deeply toxic culture. I was a target of relentless bullying, harassment, and defamation by my leads and coworkers. False rumors were spread about me, and any complaints I made were leaked back to the group of people who were harassing me, leading to further ostracization and gossip. Zero Accountability from Management and HR: My managers actively participated in and encouraged the bullying. When I brought my concerns to HR, including receiving death wishes on my baby, they dismissed my pleas for help, stating, "you need proof or it didn't happen," which is a line from the movie Training Day. This shocking lack of professionalism and empathy is a clear indication that HR is not there to protect employees. Retaliation and Discrimination: My experience was one of constant retaliation. I was written up while 8 months pregnant for "huffing and puffing" without any proof. After I returned from maternity leave, my shifts were stripped away, and my seniority was given to new hires. When I inquired about this, I was fired shortly after they learned I had filed a complaint with DEI. No Career Growth Without Favoritism: There is absolutely no opportunity for internal growth or advancement unless you are a personal favorite and part of the select group of individuals who engage in this negative behavior. Merit and hard work are disregarded in favor of a clique-based system. Union Ineffectiveness: The union reps are in cahoots with the company and offered no real support. They advised me to "keep my head down" and "take the name calling and being yelled at" rather than advocating for my rights.

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NBCUniversal Response
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4.0
Jun 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good overall company culture and great benefits. Lots of educational opportunities for self growth. If you get with the right team and good managers, you have lots of opportunity to grow upwards within the company.

Cons

Some management likes to gate keep info and keep those beneath them down. I’ve heard this story far too often from many people across many divisions. Also HR and legal counsel appear are afraid to take action on problematic managers and employees until they know they have a lawsuit on their hand.

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