Is NBCUniversal a good company to work for?

NBCUniversal has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 7,575 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 77% of employees would recommend working at NBCUniversal to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about NBCUniversal have been left by employees working as Data Science Intern , Internship and Assistant Manager .

Does NBCUniversal pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NBCUniversal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NBCUniversal. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NBCUniversal?

77% of NBCUniversal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NBCUniversal 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NBCUniversal?

Intern (391) , Production Assistant (140) , Manager (108) , Producer (104) , Director (101) , Internship (82) , Coordinator (78) , Executive Assistant (63) , Analyst (57) , Associate Producer (56) , Intern - Hourly (50) , Marketing Coordinator (46) , Software Engineer (46) , Product Manager (45) , Senior Financial Analyst (42)

What are the pros of working at NBCUniversal according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with on a daily basis who are very talented and dedicated to getting things out right." ((in 696 reviews)); "Benefits are good and time off is good" ((in 580 reviews)); "Great culture and diversity" ((in 312 reviews)); "Great people and team to work with" ((in 193 reviews)); "They will constantly check up on you to see how you're doing and help wherever they can so you can have a good work/life balance." ((in 180 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NBCUniversal according to real employee reviews?

"low pay (only $15/hour) and I don't know if it is negotiable" ((in 361 reviews)); "Very late nights and long hours" ((in 200 reviews)); "Poor management and HR looking in the other direction when numerous employees voice the same/similar complaints." ((in 179 reviews)); "Some managers are bad and hard to work for" ((in 83 reviews)); "if you want to succeed you need to put long hours not a 9" ((in 56 reviews))

What are employees saying about NBCUniversal layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed NBCUniversal locations?

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NBCUniversal reviews

3.9

77% would recommend to a friend

(956 total reviews)

Mike Cavanagh

77% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Culture & values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

956 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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5.0

Dec 7, 2017

Great place to work for

Client services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great pay, location, benefits, stock options

Cons

-Annual reviews are not that high

NBCUniversal Response

Thanks for leaving this review! We believe that our employees are what make this company special, and the perks aren't too shabby as well. We’re committed to providing the opportunities for our employees to succeed in their careers. We're sorry to hear about your issues regarding your annual reviews. We encourage you to reach out to the HR representative on your team. We appreciate all that you do for NBCU. Thanks again for your feedback! -The NBCUniversal Talent Acquisition Team

5.0

Dec 4, 2017

Senior Data Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Open and flexible working environment, self control pace, nice team

Cons

low or no bonus, a little bit under pay

NBCUniversal Response

Thanks for leaving this review! It’s great to see that you enjoy the culture here at NBCUniversal. We’re committed to providing the environment for our employees to succeed in their careers. We're sorry to hear about your issues regarding your salary and hope you reach out to your HR contact for further assistance. We appreciate all that you do for NBCU. Thanks again for your feedback! -The NBCUniversal Talent Acquisition Team

3.0

Nov 26, 2017

Very little work life balance

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay, Fun Events, Work on cool Projects

Cons

Cut Throat, Competitive, Long Hours, Structural Issues

NBCUniversal Response

Hello! Thanks for writing this review! We're glad you enjoyed the opportunities available at NBCU, and the perks aren't too shabby either. We're sorry you had issues with the structure in your department and your work schedule. We hope that you reached out to your HR contact during your time with us. Thank you for your time at NBCUniversal and we wish you the best with your future endeavors. Thanks again! -The NBCUniversal Talent Acquisition Team

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