The mission of the Music Production and Engineer (MP&E) Department at Berklee College of Music is to educate and train students in the art and craft of music production and engineering. Within a collaborative, project-oriented environment, we prepare you, the student, for a meaningful career in the music industry. read more
Berklee Company Culture
Berklee Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.2/5
Berklee's Overall Culture is rated F
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
CProfessional Development
C-Perks & Benefits
DOutlook
DCompensation
DBerklee CEO
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Debbie Cavalier
49 /100
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Diversity at Berklee
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F
Diverse employees at Berklee have rated Outlook, Environment, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Berklee
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D
Women at Berklee have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Berklee 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-23
Berklee employees are -23% more likely to recommend Berklee as a great place to work
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at Berklee
Working at Berklee is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Berklee employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Berklee’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Berklee was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Berklee
F
Overall Company Culture at Berklee is rated F
Last updated months ago
Bottom
5%
Berklee ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBerklee Employee Reviews
Out of 25 Berklee employee reviews, 48% were positive. The remaining 52% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Berklee improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 48% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 52% |
Positive Reviews From Berklee Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing I'm supporting such talented students.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone's love of Berklee. That's genuine and the students and faculty are amazing.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Colleagues are generally very nice and collaborative. Most people have connections and really love the institution.
Constructive Feedback From Berklee Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They should offer better education benefits. They only really support you if you enroll in Berklee Online.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to know and understand music, higher education, and the music industry better. They need to stop out of control growth without a solid financial plan to support it.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Slow but ok. But there is no training for hiring managers so it can be a mess.
Berklee Company Information
Berklee Mission, Vision & Values
Berklee Mission & Values
The mission of the Music Production and Engineer (MP&E) Department at Berklee College of Music is to educate and train students in the art and craft of music production and engineering. Within a collaborative, project-oriented environment, we prepare you, the student, for a meaningful career in the music industry.
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Berklee Employees
17 employees at Berklee have reviewed Berklee 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 17 Berklee employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Berklee are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Berklee, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Berklee are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Berklee are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Berklee believe the environment at Berklee is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Berklee is bureaucratic. About 50% of the employees at Berklee work 8 hours or less, while 40% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Berklee are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Berklee - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Berklee is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Berklee employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Berklee KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Berklee employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Berklee's KPIs and OKRs.
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Berklee CEO & Leadership
Berklee CEO - Debbie Cavalier
49 /100
Debbie’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Debbie in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Debbie Cavalier’s employees rank Berklee in the Bottom 35% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 20% for Outlook. Cavalier is generally unpopular with Berklee employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Berklee Leadership
The Berklee Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Debbie Cavalier, Managing Director, Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Aja Burrell, and Vice President of Finance Alison Donnelly
Debbie Cavalier CEO / President
Debbie Cavalier serves as the CEO / President of Berklee.
Aja Burrell Managing Director, Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice
Aja Burrell serves as the Managing Director, Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice of Berklee.
Alison Donnelly Vice President of Finance
Alison Donnelly serves as the Vice President of Finance of Berklee.
Betsy Newman Senior Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement
Betsy Newman serves as the Senior Vice President for Student Enrollment and Engagement of Berklee.
Dyan Teehan Director of Student Aid Awarding
Dyan Teehan serves as the Director of Student Aid Awarding of Berklee.
Joe Bennett Vice President Operations, Global Strategy and Innovation
Joe Bennett serves as the Vice President Operations, Global Strategy and Innovation of Berklee.
Johanna Kennedy Managing Director of purchasing
Johanna Kennedy serves as the Managing Director of purchasing of Berklee.
Panos Panay Senior Vice President for Global Strategy and Innovation
Panos Panay serves as the Senior Vice President for Global Strategy and Innovation of Berklee.
Stefanie Henning Asst. Vice President, Digital Strategy and Communications
Stefanie Henning serves as the Asst. Vice President, Digital Strategy and Communications of Berklee.
Berklee Salaries
How much does Berklee pay?
How much do people at Berklee get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Berklee is $95,030, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,952, or $52 per hour.
At Berklee, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $124,041 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,352 annually. Average Berklee salaries by department include: Operations at $84,624, Marketing at $75,846, Finance at $74,756, and Admin at $48,585. Half of Berklee salaries are above $108,952.
11 employees at Berklee rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings) while 11 employees at Berklee rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $198k | $198k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $265k | $265k | 100th Percentile |
$95,030*
Average Compensation
$108,952*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Berklee Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Berklee
Diverse employees at Berklee score the company 32/100 across various culture categories, placing Berklee in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Berklee across various culture dimensions.
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Berklee Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Berklee PTO
Berklee's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.
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Berklee Careers
Berklee Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Berklee applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
9
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (6 out of 9)
- 22% Denied (2 out of 9)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 9)
- 11% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 9)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Berklee
Who is the CEO of Berklee?
Berklee CEO is Debbie Cavalier, their score by employees is 49
What is Berklee eNPS?
The eNPS for Berklee is -23
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Berklee?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 114k
What are the salaries in the IT in Berklee?
The average salaries for IT in Berklee is 107k
What are the benefits at Berklee?
Berklee perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
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