Getty Images reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(661 total reviews)
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Craig Peters

76% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Getty Images has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 661 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Getty Images 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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661 reviews
2.0
Oct 30, 2024

Went after going public

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

people benefits culture prior to going public

Cons

micro management unrealistic sales targets

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Getty Images Response
1y
Hello, thank you for your review as a Getty Images employee. It looks like there were several things you found positive about your time here! I appreciate the feedback you've provided in terms of how we can improve. We take these concerns seriously and I would love to hear more details if you're willing to share so that we can address these concerns. Please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com to chat further!
4.0
Oct 16, 2024

Great place to work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, people and work life balance. Pay is good if you really hustle. Able to work remote

Cons

Easy to get overworked with nonessential tasks and expectations are allover the place.

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Getty Images Response
1y
Hi, there - thank you for your review! I am so glad to see you had a positive experience with our culture and work/life balance. These things are very important to us, and we work hard to ensure everyone lives the Leadership and Operating principles to make this the best place you've ever worked. I'm glad you feel that you benefit from our Flexible Work Principles as well. We feel it's key for employees to be able to work in ways that best suit them, and that includes the ability to work remotely. I I appreciate the feedback you have provided as well. We know the pace of the work is fast moving and that means sometimes taking on additional responsibilities. We are always working to improve the experience of our employees and take this feedback seriously. If there is anything else you'd like to discuss on this topic or otherwise, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com!
3.0
Oct 10, 2024

Brand and company have great potential, but very risk-averse

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible work/life balance - Amazing product - the brand lives and breaths photography and video - Some great people with a huge amount of expertise in the world of photography

Cons

- Managing up and saying what senior leaders want to hear gets your far - Lack of potential for promotion - Management is risk-averse, not willing to take big swings - Lack of resources - tiny budgets and unwilling to bring in outside resources

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Getty Images Response
1y
Hi, there! Thank you for taking the time to share your review as a Getty Images employee. I'm glad to hear you appreciated the flexible work-life balance and found value in our product and team’s expertise. I also genuinely appreciate your insights on areas where we can improve. We recognize that fostering an environment that encourages open communication and innovation is vital. We consistently utilize our Leadership and Operating Principles to ensure we create a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. Our CEO uses transparency in monthly All Hands meetings to make sure employees are updated on where we are utilizing budgets and resources. If you ever have additional questions about this, employees are encouraged to speak with their manager. Additionally, we have a regular review process to give all employees the opportunity to speak with their manager about career growth and next steps. If you have anything else you would like to share about this topic, or have any other feedback you'd like addressed, I'm happy to chat. Please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com!
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