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Common Sense Media Company Culture
Common Sense Media Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.1/5
Common Sense Media's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
C+Retention
C+Outlook
C+Environment
CExecutive Team
CCommon Sense Media CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jim Steyer
53 /100
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Diversity at Common Sense Media
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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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-34
Common Sense Media employees are -34% more likely to recommend Common Sense Media as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Common Sense Media
Working at Common Sense Media is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Common Sense Media employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Common Sense Media’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Common Sense Media was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Common Sense Media
C
Overall Company Culture at Common Sense Media is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Common Sense Media ranks in the Bottom 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 BetterCommon Sense Media Employee Reviews
Out of 10 Common Sense Media employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Common Sense Media Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They're accessible and committed to staff. They try hard to address staff concerns.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Average and in some cases above average compensation for nonprofits. In last year HR has benchmarked against competition and there is a move toward transparency.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Best team ever...... love my immediate team.
Common Sense Media Company Information
Common Sense Media Company Overview
Common Sense Media provides information and education to help kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology.
Common Sense Media Mission, Vision & Values
Common Sense Media Mission & Values
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives. Media and technology are at the very center of all our lives today -- especially our children’s. Kids today spend over 50 hours of screen time every week. The media content they consume and create has a profound impact on their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Learning how to use media and technology wisely is an essential skill for life and learning in the 21st century. But parents, teachers, and policymakers struggle to keep up with the rapidly changing digital world in which our children live and learn. Now more than ever, they need a trusted guide to help them navigate a world where change is the only constant.
| Headquarter | 650 Townsend St, Suite 375 San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.commonsensemedia.org |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Tel | (415) 863-0600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Common Sense Media Employees
5 employees at Common Sense Media have reviewed Common Sense Media 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 5 Common Sense Media employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Common Sense Media are not very pleased with their total compensation at Common Sense Media, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Common Sense Media are pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Common Sense Media are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Common Sense Media believe the environment at Common Sense Media is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Common Sense Media is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Common Sense Media work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Common Sense Media are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Common Sense Media - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Common Sense Media is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Common Sense Media KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Common Sense Media employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Common Sense Media's KPIs and OKRs.
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Common Sense Media CEO & Leadership
Common Sense Media CEO - Jim Steyer
53 /100
Jim’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jim in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Jim Steyer’s employees rank Common Sense Media in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Retention, and in the Top 50% for Outlook.
Common Sense Media Leadership
The Common Sense Media Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Jim Steyer, CFO Joe Digiacomo, and Vice President - Finance and Administration Jim Carroll
Jim Steyer CEO / President
Jim Steyer serves as the CEO / President of Common Sense Media.
Joe Digiacomo CFO
Joe Digiacomo serves as the CFO of Common Sense Media.
Jim Carroll Vice President - Finance and Administration
Jim Carroll serves as the Vice President - Finance and Administration of Common Sense Media. Jim started at Common Sense... read more
Rhianwen Benner VP Business Development
Rhianwen Benner serves as the VP Business Development of Common Sense Media. Rhianwen started at Common Sense Media in... read more
Corbie Kiernan Vice President, Communications
Corbie Kiernan serves as the Vice President, Communications of Common Sense Media. Corbie started at Common Sense Media... read more
Kristin Bumgarner Senior Director, Creative and Brand
Kristin Bumgarner serves as the Senior Director, Creative and Brand of Common Sense Media. Kristin started at Common... read more
Michael Coleman Morning Executive Producer
Michael Coleman serves as the Morning Executive Producer of Common Sense Media. Michael started at Common Sense Media in... read more
Sheryl Alexander VIce President for Development
Sheryl Alexander serves as the VIce President for Development of Common Sense Media.
Elizabeth Galicia Vice President, Policy
Elizabeth Galicia serves as the Vice President, Policy of Common Sense Media. Elizabeth started at Common Sense Media in... read more
Common Sense Media Salaries
How much does Common Sense Media pay?
How much do people at Common Sense Media get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Common Sense Media is $124,334, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $151,443, or $72 per hour.
At Common Sense Media, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $192,906 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,271 annually. Average Common Sense Media salaries by department include: Business Development at $112,022, Design at $102,449, Product at $132,593, and Customer Support at $71,374. Half of Common Sense Media salaries are above $151,443.
3 employees at Common Sense Media rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Common Sense Media rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $87k | $87k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $118k | $118k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $149k | $149k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $210k | $210k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $250k | $250k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$124,334*
Average Compensation
$151,443*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Common Sense Media Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Common Sense Media
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Common Sense Media across various culture dimensions.
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Common Sense Media PTO
Common Sense Media's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Common Sense Media's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Common Sense Media Careers
Common Sense Media Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Common Sense Media applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 33% were approved, 33% certified-withdrawn, and 33% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Common Sense Media unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Common Sense Media after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 33% Granted (1 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 33% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 3)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Common Sense Media Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Common Sense Media on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Seattle | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Common Sense Media
What is Common Sense Media address?
Common Sense Media location is at 650 Townsend St, Suite 375
Who is the CEO of Common Sense Media?
Common Sense Media CEO is Jim Steyer, their score by employees is 53
What is Common Sense Media eNPS?
The eNPS for Common Sense Media is -34
What is the salary for Account Executive in Common Sense Media?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 149k
What are the salaries in the HR in Common Sense Media?
The average salaries for HR in Common Sense Media is 106k
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