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IMDb Company Culture
IMDb Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
IMDb's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AEnvironment
AExecutive Team
A-Outlook
A-Leadership
B+IMDb CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Col Needham
77 /100
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Diversity at IMDb
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at IMDb have rated Perks And Benefits, Executive Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at IMDb
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at IMDb have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
IMDb 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?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
21
IMDb employees are 21% more likely to recommend IMDb as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at IMDb
Working at IMDb is rated highly by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. IMDb employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting IMDb’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at IMDb was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at IMDb
A-
Overall Company Culture at IMDb is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Top
15%
IMDb ranks in the Top 15% 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 BetterIMDb Employee Reviews
Out of 26 IMDb employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping IMDb improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From IMDb Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?ADVANTAGE OF LEARNING TO IMPROVE SKILLS
- What are some of the best things about your team?ALWAYS FUN SOME TIME BORING TEAM
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are the best team
IMDb Company Information
IMDb Company Overview
IMDb is a searchable online database containing millions of content related to movies, TV shows, celebrities and crew.
| Headquarter | Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.imdb.com |
| Founding Date | 1990 |
| Company Status | Private |
IMDb Competitors
IMDb competitors include Twenty-First Century Fox and Watchwith. IMDb ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how IMDb 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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IMDb Employees
19 employees at IMDb have reviewed IMDb 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 19 IMDb employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at IMDb are generally satisfied with their total compensation at IMDb, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at IMDb are generally satisfied with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at IMDb are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at IMDb believe the environment at IMDb is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at IMDb is extremely fast. About 76% of the employees at IMDb work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at IMDb are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining IMDb - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
IMDb KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no IMDb employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand IMDb's KPIs and OKRs.
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IMDb CEO & Leadership
IMDb CEO - Col Needham
77 /100
Col’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. IMDb’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to IMDb’s competitors, Col Needham ranks right above Twenty-First Century Fox CEO James Murdoch. Under Needham’s leadership, IMDb employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. Compensation and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where IMDb could stand to see real improvement.
IMDb Leadership
The IMDb Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Col Needham, CTO and Director of Content Jordan Hay, and Executive Producer Award Winning Short Film Far Away Places Vaitiare Hirshon
Col Needham CEO / President
Col Needham serves as the CEO / President of IMDb.
Jordan Hay CTO and Director of Content
Jordan Hay serves as the CTO and Director of Content of IMDb.com. Jordan started at IMDb.com in March of 2017. Jordan... read more
Vaitiare Hirshon Executive Producer Award Winning Short Film Far Away Places
Vaitiare Hirshon serves as the Executive Producer Award Winning Short Film ""Far Away Places"" of IMDb.com. Vaitiare... read more
Lindsay Campbell Executive Producer, Original Video
Lindsay Campbell serves as the Executive Producer, Original Video of IMDb.com. Lindsay started at IMDb.com in June of... read more
Anna Wilding Director,Actor,Producer,Writer
Anna Wilding serves as the Director,Actor,Producer,Writer of IMDb.com. Anna started at IMDb.com in January of 2010. Anna... read more
Peter Belsito Exec VP Film Finders Division
Peter Belsito serves as the Exec VP Film Finders Division of IMDb.com. Peter started at IMDb.com in January of 2008.... read more
Deirdre McGill serves as the VP of IMDb.com. Deirdre started at IMDb.com in September of 1994. Deirdre is currently... read more
IMDb Salaries
How much does IMDb pay?
How much do people at IMDb get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at IMDb is $94,654, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $86,974, or $41 per hour.
At IMDb, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,842 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,285 annually. Average IMDb salaries by department include: HR at $149,808, Legal at $220,842, Marketing at $123,355, and Engineering at $141,993. Half of IMDb salaries are above $86,974.
8 employees at IMDb rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at IMDb rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $73k | $73k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $84k | $84k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $200k | $200k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
$94,654*
Average Compensation
$86,974*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
IMDb Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at IMDb
Diverse employees at IMDb score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing IMDb in the Top 50% 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 IMDb across various culture dimensions.
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IMDb Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
IMDb PTO
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H1B Visa
In 2019, IMDb applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
- 0% Denied ( out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in IMDb on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 32% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 23% | |
Engineering | 14% | |
IT | 9% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 59% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 14% | |
Redmond | 9% | |
San Francisco | 5% | |
Kansas City | 5% | |
Other | 9% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding IMDb
Who is the CEO of IMDb?
IMDb CEO is Col Needham, their score by employees is 77
What is IMDb eNPS?
The eNPS for IMDb is 21
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in IMDb?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 144k
What are the salaries in the Product in IMDb?
The average salaries for Product in IMDb is 173k
Who are IMDb competitors?
IMDb main competitors are Twenty-First Century Fox, Watchwith
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