Is Discovery, Inc. a good company to work for?

Discovery, Inc. has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 2,051 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 70% of employees would recommend working at Discovery, Inc. to a friend and 51% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Discovery, Inc. have been left by employees working as Intern , Production Assistant and Coordinator .

Does Discovery, Inc. pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Discovery, Inc. employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Discovery, Inc.. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Discovery, Inc.?

70% of Discovery, Inc. employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Discovery, Inc. 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Discovery, Inc.?

Intern (56) , Director (33) , Manager (29) , Producer (29) , Sales Assistant (28) , Executive Assistant (23) , Vice President (21) , Sales Planner (19) , Software Engineer (19) , Coordinator (18) , Project Manager (18) , Production Assistant (12) , Production Coordinator (12) , Associate Producer (11) , Product Manager (10)

What are the pros of working at Discovery, Inc. according to real employee reviews?

"people are great and talented" ((in 225 reviews)); "Great Benefits for staff and provides the latest tools so employees can attain excellence in their trade." ((in 223 reviews)); "Great culture and a lot of learning experience" ((in 86 reviews)); "Work/life balance was great as a contract worker since we are not allowed to work more than 40hrs a week." ((in 73 reviews)); "My team is great and really hard working" ((in 47 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Discovery, Inc. according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor" ((in 56 reviews)); "pay is low for experience and amount of work" ((in 49 reviews)); "Constant layoffs and mergers that create a hyper" ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper Management is awful!" ((in 36 reviews)); "Chaotic at times, needs better senior management" ((in 29 reviews))

What are employees saying about Discovery, Inc. layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Discovery, Inc. layoffs and their outlook for job security at Discovery, Inc. in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Discovery, Inc. locations?

Silver Spring , New York , Miami , Los Angeles , Knoxville , Washington , Chicago , Sterling , Atlanta , San Francisco , Bellevue , Seattle , Bethesda , Detroit , Nashville , Las Vegas , Glen Burnie , Gaithersburg , Century City , West Orange , Birmingham , Arlington , Ashburn , Fairfax , Falls Church , Reston , Brooklyn , Roslyn , Sunnyside , Woodside

Discovery, Inc. reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,554 total reviews)

David M. Zaslav

69% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

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Discovery, Inc. has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,554 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Discovery, Inc. 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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2K reviews

2.0

Jan 22, 2009

While Discovery Channel Programming Triumphs, Its Corporate Side Sinks

Advertising sales

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

It is easy to feel proud to work at Discovery because it is a reputable and progressive brand. The content of its programming pushes the envelope and leaves viewers feeling like they have gained something intellectually and emotionally. The coworkers are young and it is easy to feel like part of a family.

Cons

Corporate Discovery does not live up to the brand it sells. The office is extremely conservative, regimented and divided. There is relatively little job appreciation and communication between senior management down the ladder of employment is poor.

5.0

Nov 28, 2008

Discovery is a great place to work but it's not perfect.

Creative director

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great work environment, excellent employee morale, good high quality product compare to other media companies, great health care benefits, flexible work schedule. Like any other corporation, if you position yourself well, you can have great career opportunities.

Cons

Too many changes that don't make sense, sometimes they hired, and keep, inept upper management, used to be very secretive now is getting better but not ideal.

1.0

Nov 21, 2008

Discovery - low brow entertainment provided by inept management.

Associate producer

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Pros

Looks good on a resume and helps open doors elsewhere, at far better managed companies. Great for starting conversations...."you work for Discovery Channel...oh, I love that channel...blah, blah, blah....". Looks very cool on the surface.

Cons

The fact that the only good things I can say about Discovery are the things I said in "What are the best reasons to work for..." Otherwise, Discovery is atrociously bad at hiring upper management. Every announcement about increased profits is invariably be followed by lay-offs. If you have a true and sincere passion for documentary and educational television, then Discovery is not the place, as it provides neither. I can go on and on and on....

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While Discovery Channel Programming Triumphs, Its Corporate Side Sinks

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Discovery - low brow entertainment provided by inept management.

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