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

5.0

Nov 15, 2008

Discovery Communications is a place for a career, not just a job.

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

There are a lot of great people that work for Discovery. The management team is really great. There is a level of transparency at all levels so that if you're interested in the way things work, you can find out. Discovery provides internal training opportunities, inside and outside your actual department and particular job. The Lifeworks department does a wonderful job in crafting programs to assist with work/life balance. Discovery is a place that I'm happy and proud to go to work for every day.

Cons

A series of re-orgs and restructuring over the past 2 years or so has made some of the organizational structure unstable or at least more fluid than I'm used to. It has made it challenging to work across teams at times, when team structures have changed a few times over the this time period. This isn't really a downside, it doesn't make life or work hard, it just makes it necessary to stay on top of everything that's going on, in and outside of your department.

2.0

Sep 7, 2008

Nice Place to Work if You're a Young, "Hot" Looking White Female

Administrative assistant

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Pros

It's immediately recognized and has a loyal following among viewers. Also, you get to see things that the general public is not privy too. It was alot of fun to see advance screenings of shows before they aired.

Cons

Too much favoritism and underserved advancement oportunities, especially towards young, good looking white women who don't have the experience or judgement to work in management positions. I felt they were not fair in offering opportunities for advancement for people who truly worked hard and deserved it. In my old deparment, the department head and his senior managers tended to show favoritism towards young, "hot" white women and promote them to positions that they were too young and inexperienced for. In nearly every case, these women would crash and burn and end up leaving. Those of us who were not as "hot" but who worked hard and did a did a good job were not rewarded with promotions.

5.0

Aug 23, 2008

Despite many growing pains, Discovery is great place to work

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Discovery has great brands that most people love. The work is often challenging and rewarding. Despite Discovery's strength, there are many areas that it needs to development, particularly in the digital space. This presents tons of opportunity for those who work hard and are good at what they do. Most people are relatively easy to work with, and there is very little office politics or drama.

Cons

Because the culture is less cut throat than other places, people remain in positions even if their performance is mediocre or poor. While I like the more laid back environment, I do think there needs to be more accountability. Zaslav has introduced a culture of accountability at the senior executive level, but it has just beginning to make its way to the rest of the ranks.

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