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Mic Company Culture
Mic Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Mic's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ALeadership
BManager
BTeam
BExecutive Team
BMic CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies
Christopher Altchek
84 /100
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Diversity at Mic
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at Mic have rated Leadership, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Mic
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMic eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
15
Mic employees are 15% more likely to recommend Mic as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 57% | Passives |
| 14% | Detractors |
Working at Mic
Working at Mic is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mic employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting Mic’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Mic was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mic
B-
Overall Company Culture at Mic is rated B-
Last updated months ago
Top
40%
Mic ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMic Employee Reviews
Out of 4 Mic employee reviews, 25% were positive. The remaining 75% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mic improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 25% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 75% |
Positive Reviews From Mic Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The panel was excellent. Definitely a well chosen group to interview someone coming in for my position.
Constructive Feedback From Mic Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Read what we are all thinking throw our ideas to one
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Let us be treated all as one instead of separate
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?maybe because I am new in this bussines
Mic Company Information
Mic Company Overview
MIC, a software development firm based in India focused on selling business-intelligence solutions to multinational corporations.
Mic Mission, Vision & Values
Mic Mission Statement
Mic is a privately held, venture-backed, for-profit media company on a mission to reveal and amplify stories that reshape the world.
Mic Vision Statement
Our approach to advertising mirrors our editorial ethos: to tell great stories that change minds.
Mic Values
- Transparency & Integrity
- honesty
- fairness
- professionalism
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mic.com |
Mic Competitors
Mic competitors include BuzzFeed, VICE Media, and Bustle. Mic ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Mic compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Mic Employees
8 employees at Mic have reviewed Mic across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 Mic employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mic are not very pleased with their total compensation at Mic, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mic are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Mic are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mic believe the environment at Mic is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mic is moderate. About 75% of the employees at Mic work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Mic are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Mic - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Mic KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Mic employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Mic's KPIs and OKRs.
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Mic CEO & Leadership
Mic CEO - Christopher Altchek
84 /100
Christopher’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Mic’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees. Compared to Mic’s competitors, Christopher Altchek ranks right above BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti. Under Altchek’s leadership, Mic employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Manager. Perks And Benefits and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Mic could stand to see real improvement.
Mic Leadership
The Mic Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Christopher Altchek, Vice President National Sales Nick Heitz, and SVP, Marketing & Communications Caitlyn Carpanzano
Christopher Altchek CEO / President
Christopher Altchek serves as the CEO / President of Mic.
Nick Heitz Vice President National Sales
Nick Heitz serves as the Vice President National Sales of Mic. Nick started at Mic in May of 2018. Nick currently... read more
Caitlyn Carpanzano SVP, Marketing & Communications
Caitlyn Carpanzano serves as the SVP, Marketing & Communications of Mic. Caitlyn started at Mic in September of 2015.... read more
Jessica Way VP, People & Culture
Jessica Way serves as the VP, People & Culture of Mic.
Marcus Moretti VP, Product
Marcus Moretti serves as the VP, Product of Mic. Marcus started at Mic in January of 2018. Marcus currently resides in... read more
Sarah Iooss EVP, Revenue
Sarah Iooss serves as the EVP, Revenue of Mic. Sarah currently resides in the Greater New York City Area.
Nina Brunt Executive Producer & Creative Director, Brand Newsroom
Nina Brunt serves as the Executive Producer & Creative Director, Brand Newsroom of Mic. Nina currently resides in the... read more
Andrew mota Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Andrew mota serves as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Mic. Andrew currently resides in the United States.
Tarik Turner Managing Director
Tarik Turner serves as the Managing Director of Mic.
Mic Salaries
How much does Mic pay?
How much do people at Mic get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mic is $93,763, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,894, or $74 per hour.
At Mic, the highest paid job is a Business Analyst at $154,894 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,738 annually. Average Mic salaries by department include: Operations at $128,863, Admin at $43,929, Finance at $56,674, and Sales at $100,098. Half of Mic salaries are above $154,894.
6 employees at Mic rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Mic rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $153k | $153k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $200k | $200k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $229k | $229k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$93,763*
Average Compensation
$154,894*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Mic Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Mic
Diverse employees at Mic score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Mic in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mic across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Mic Perks & Benefits
Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Health & Wellness
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Mic PTO
Mic PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Mic Careers
Mic Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Mic applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (2 out of 3)
- 33% Denied (1 out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Mic Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Mic on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
New York City | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Mic
Who is the CEO of Mic?
Mic CEO is Christopher Altchek, their score by employees is 84
What is Mic eNPS?
The eNPS for Mic is 15
What is the salary for HR Specialist in Mic?
HR Specialist average salary in the US is 77k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Mic?
The average salaries for Sales in Mic is 100k
Who are Mic competitors?
Mic main competitors are BuzzFeed, VICE Media, Bustle
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