Best Place I've Worked - Executive Assistant A+E Networks Employee Review

4.0
Sep 16, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people and the culture really make this place special. I've never worked somewhere like this, where there is truly an open door policy and you can get time with anyone, from the most senior to the most junior. The benefits are fantastic and they do a lot of events to get us together like screenings, open bars, speaker series, ice cream socials, etc. It's been over a year and half and I still like coming in to work every day- of course there are some bad days but overall it's great.

Cons

Unfortunately, there are far too many people in the company who are freelancers which means they don't receive any benefits and it can be very very hard to be converted. I've known people who have been here for years and still haven't gotten converted. Also, it doesn't really seem like there's clear career paths for a lot of the junior people and they end up leaving for not only more money but for a step up in their career.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I worked on the Content Creation team which is primarily made up of contract employees. Work is remote, but plenty of opportunities to get together in office and meet other people and socialize afterwards. Everyone on the team is great to work with, there are efficient systems in place and it is a well-oiled machine! I've done two contract rounds with them and am looking forward to my next one.

Cons

No opportunities to convert from contract to staff. There are a lot of things that aren't available to contract employees that are only available to staff (certain meetings, resources, etc). Contract employees are limited to 18 months, and then are required to take a year off.

2.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some very nice people; had good benefits although those are being cut back because of financial uncertainty

Cons

Fading industry, frequent layoff cycles with hints of more to come, the company is trying to innovate but some divisions are slow to modernize other than throwing around silly talking points at meetings.

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