A Corporate Gig - Sr. Writer/Producer HBO Employee Review

4.0
19 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Benefits. 401k matching. Decent projects to work on. Friendly co-workers. Time management. Good pay. Flexible on schedule. Fully remote if desired.

Cons

Strong lack of communication and micro management. Management do not provide honest direct conversations or feedback which doesn’t benefit the employee. “You’re doing great. (There are some areas you can improve but we (management) won’t comment on that). Year end review feedback is usually passive, as well as per project basis. There’s an odd radio silence at times from upper management when things should be communicated. Travel for work was very limited.

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5.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, excellent benefits, smart and visionary leaders, good perks, reasonable work-life balance, competitive salary

Cons

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3.0
19 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. Elite, “must-watch” content HBO is known for high-quality series like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, etc. Consistently produces award-winning shows and “event TV” 2. Strong movie library One of the best collections of movies among streaming platforms Includes Warner Bros films, classics, and new releases 3. High-quality over quantity Focuses on curated, premium content rather than flooding the platform Many reviews rate content quality extremely high (often near 10/10) 4. Solid overall experience Clean interface and easy navigation Profiles, downloads, and multi-device streaming supported 5. Extra content beyond HBO Includes Discovery, reality TV, documentaries, and even some sports

Cons

1. Expensive compared to competitors Plans typically range ~ $10–$23/month Ad-free tiers especially pricey 2. Smaller catalog than Netflix/Prime Fewer total shows and movies than some competitors 3. Content rotates Movies and shows can disappear unexpectedly 4. App issues (sometimes) Some users report buffering or performance problems 5. Not always “daily use” Many people subscribe for specific shows, then cancel

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