iSpot.tv reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(289 total reviews)
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Sean Muller

80% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

iSpot.tv has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 289 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The iSpot.tv 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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289 reviews
5.0
Jul 25, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Such an amazing group of People. I see us as a community of diverse, smart, and committed individuals all banding together and working toward ensuring iSpot is the leader in the space. Everyone across the organization exudes passion/energy for both what they do within iSpot and helping to extend the lead for iSpot. People are motivated to dig in and roll up their selves to do great work and be problem solvers.

Cons

Not a con, more of a piece of advice for anyone looking to join iSpot. We truly are a growing and evolving organization - change is the constant. Folks need to welcome change and embrace it to be successful.

2.0
Jul 11, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The engineering, analytics and product culture is great. They've hired a talented sales force that is self sufficient. Great comp and benefits. If you're lower or mid level and there's distance between you and the Sr execs you will probably have a pleasant experience. It was pleasant enough for me (note pleasant, not fulfilling), but that's because I didn't have to deal with too much drama. The company has a focused roadmap. The vision is narrow, but I think that's a pro in such a cluttered space. Another big pro is that the talent at iSpot is huge, and people have diverse perspectives when you can dig in 1 on 1. The office environment is relaxed and supportive among peers. I like the friends I made in my time there and unlimited PTO.

Cons

Top heavy in the sense that dept leaders aren't accountable for anything beyond brainstorming. Meaning if you have a great idea that's executed poorly or never executed at all, no one will notice as long as the idea was talked about sufficiently and with enthusiasm. There's a leaning toward rewarding and reinforcing self-absorbed personalities who are cheerleaders for telling Sr execs what they want to hear. There are personality politics that are childish to try and navigate around if you're someone who enjoys producing work. I would posit that this style of culture inherently is not in the best interest of women or minorities and solution-oriented personalities alike, since it's generally unclear what it will take (or who you have to get to like you) to get something done. Most decisions are made mysteriously 1:1 behind closed doors.

3.0
Feb 7, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great product, iSpot owns the category. Talented backend team (engineering, product, data science, editorial). Amazing startup perks. Great people making the company work day to day. Dogs allowed in The office and a nice amount of space. Comfortable work environment.

Cons

Massive power distance between execs and other employees. A lot of favoritism, sexism and tech bro culture. Employees who are complain the loudest or stay in the CEOs ear have way too much power and get way too much credit and aren’t held accountable for their jobs. Male exec team definitely runs in their own circle and isn’t interested in new or outside involvement, even from new higher level female promotions or hires- the disinterest of the execs to include new people is felt across the company by us at lower levels. Don’t think we don’t notice.

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