Go woke go broke - Director Paramount Employee Review

1.0
9 Nov 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can go a whole day of work with out doing anything and they have random get togethers where there will be free food occasionally but that was also pre-pandemic. Honestly, the only pro is having a job and getting paid. I felt very worthless at this company.

Cons

They like to project ideals that they don't actually own up to. There is definitely two different tiers of employees and it gets really awkward because contract employees do not have the same rights as full-time employees. While pay seems fine as a number you need to keep in mind you're in places like Los Angeles or New York City, so a six figure salary still doesn't afford rent for a good place in the area. You'll have to commute if you want a decent place to live because the area is by the office are so expensive and they're not paying you enough to be able to afford it even though you might be making six figures. They do tons of diversity training to project diversity, but ultimately there's a considerable divide. Lots of trying to be an ally but no true actions.

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5.0
6 Apr 2026
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Pros

Very chill and supportive team

Cons

Sometimes menial work and gaps in assignments

1.0
9 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

People who were at Paramount before the Skydance merger remain talented and amazing people.

Cons

The post-Skydance merger Paramount is an aimless corporate with zero resources, and respect for existing employees. Senior management are coming from Disney, and they’re hiring all their previous Disney colleagues, while laying off employees that have been at Paramount through ages. There has also been a shift in demographics where White men control the power. It’s disheartening to see amazing legacy leadership get demoted and sidelined in favor of incoming White male leaders from Disney. The new senior management will say things like, “We want to invest in people that will stay with us and grow,” yet layoff an entire division that have kept this company running through all the transitions. The disrespect is just ridiculous.

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