Fun Environment, Disorganized Management - Anonymous employee Grooveshark Employee Review

2.0
20 May 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers a flexible schedule which means you can come in a little later and leave earlier if needed. There is complimentary food and catered Friday lunches provided by the company. Artists and bands would stop by the office periodically to perform for the staff.

Cons

There is poor communication between departments, and between senior executives and with the staff. It also became clear the leadership had very little understanding of brand development and management, opting for ad-hoc tactics rather than a fully fleshed out strategy based in an established brand mission and objectives. Because of this, there were unrealistic expectations for goals and deliverables and a lack of clear direction on what we were trying to achieve. Every one seemed to be playing their own version of "whack-a-mole" when it came to resolving issues. Resources were not readily available for some departments to grow and thrive, while others were given the green light regularly. Also, compensation is below market rate across the board.

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5.0
11 Sept 2023
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Pros

Small, close team that truly knew how to have fun and ship product. I look back on my time at Grooveshark fondly.

Cons

As an intern, everybody was super busy, so you had to make a conscious effort to get involved in projects.

5.0
7 Feb 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Best team in the business, incredibly rewarding, and the product is evolving and changing the streaming music game and anyone working here is rewarded for all their efforts every day. It's a family. Our advertisers see incredible CTRs and results after every campaign, 100% of the time. And the teams work tirelessly to ensure clients are above and beyond happy every step of the way. We are a part of something truly unique here. Anyone that has worked with us the last year and a half can attest.

Cons

Past and some current perception and those who don't fully understand some of the history will sometimes hold you up - but only for a moment. Then they get it and see the truth and see what this incredible group of talented, driven, hard working, results oriented teams are building. It's visionary and amazing to be on a team driven to help artists and bring great music to the world. Motivated by music and a dream to achieve something great every day. No cons that can't be overcome.

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