Run far, far, away (especially from Digital Media)…
Pros
Discovery has a great mission as a purpose-driven company and one that on the surface is great for diversity, families, the environment, and society at large. The reach of the brand is second to none as they are truly an International Company and their benefits are incredible and top-notch. There is a general sense of pride you can have working there and the corporate offices in Silver Spring, LA, and New York are beautiful.
Cons
On the flip-side, the reality of working there is very, very different than what they advertise publicly. The organization is highly political where there are competing fiefdoms and where nepotism and favoritism run rampant. There is a culture of fear that unfortunately starts at the top. It’s not about what you actually deliver, but how willing you are to “kiss the ring” of people who are only in positions of power based on whom they are friends with and by how much they can sap the lifeblood out of the others whom actually do the work. It’s quite astonishing. Diversity is something that is lauded, but not respected in practice above the Director level.
