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KCRW Company Culture
KCRW Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
KCRW's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
B-Environment
C+Office Culture
C+Professional Development
C+eNPS
C+KCRW CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jennifer Ferro
63 /100
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Diversity at KCRW
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at KCRW have rated Retention, Executive Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at KCRW
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKCRW 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
27
KCRW employees are 27% more likely to recommend KCRW as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 37% | Passives |
| 18% | Detractors |
Working at KCRW
Working at KCRW is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. KCRW employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting KCRW’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at KCRW was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KCRW
C-
Overall Company Culture at KCRW is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
KCRW ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKCRW Employee Reviews
Out of 20 KCRW employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KCRW improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From KCRW Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The people who work at KCRW are very nice.
- What are some of the best things about your team?The best quality, dedicated people to work with.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are very accessible if you speak up and reach out.
Constructive Feedback From KCRW Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?It would be nice to earn a living wage.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better health benefits would make me feel better about compensation, paying roughly $227 a month for just my coverage on the cheapest plan.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to and caring about their employees
KCRW Company Information
KCRW Company Overview
KCRW creates and curates a unique mix of content centered around music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration.
KCRW Mission, Vision & Values
KCRW Mission & Values
KCRW creates and curates a unique mix of content centered around music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration and informed public affairs. KCRW is driven by the spirit of Los Angeles and delivers in innovative ways -- on the radio, digitally and in person -- to diverse, curious communities around the corner and around the world.
| Headquarter | 1900 Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90405 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kcrw.com |
| Founding Date | 1945 |
| Tel | (310) 450-5183 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.kcrw.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
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KCRW Employees
15 employees at KCRW have reviewed KCRW 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 15 KCRW employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at KCRW are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at KCRW, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KCRW are generally satisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at KCRW are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KCRW believe the environment at KCRW is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KCRW is comfortably fast. About 78% of the employees at KCRW work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KCRW are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining KCRW - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
KCRW KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of KCRW's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 KCRW employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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KCRW CEO & Leadership
KCRW CEO - Jennifer Ferro
63 /100
Jennifer’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jennifer in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Jennifer Ferro’s employees rank KCRW in the Top 40% for Executive Team, in the Top 50% for Environment, and in the Top 50% for Office Culture.
KCRW Leadership
The KCRW Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Jennifer Ferro, Vice President of Operations Jill Smayo, and Executive Producer & Creative Director-Music Productions, Live Program Development & Cultural Events Liz MacDonald
Jennifer Ferro CEO / President
Jennifer Ferro serves as the CEO / President of KCRW.
Jill Smayo Vice President of Operations
Jill Smayo serves as the Vice President of Operations of KCRW. Jill started at KCRW in Aug of 2017. Jill currently... read more
Liz MacDonald Executive Producer & Creative Director-Music Productions, Live Program Development & Cultural Events
Liz MacDonald serves as the Executive Producer & Creative Director-Music Productions, Live Program Development & Cultural Events of KCRW.
KCRW Salaries
How much does KCRW pay?
How much do people at KCRW get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KCRW is $103,208, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,421, or $52 per hour.
At KCRW, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $164,551 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,166 annually. Average KCRW salaries by department include: Design at $86,408, Finance at $78,913, Operations at $83,682, and Marketing at $132,028. Half of KCRW salaries are above $109,421.
10 employees at KCRW rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 10 employees at KCRW rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $87k | $87k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $107k | $107k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $170k | $170k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $224k | $224k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
$103,208*
Average Compensation
$109,421*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
KCRW Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at KCRW
Diverse employees at KCRW score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing KCRW in the Bottom 15% 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 KCRW across various culture dimensions.
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KCRW PTO
KCRW's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is KCRW's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. KCRW's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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KCRW Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in KCRW on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 17% | |
Marketing | 17% | |
Admin | 17% | |
Customer Support | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 17% | |
Austin | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding KCRW
What is KCRW address?
KCRW location is at 1900 Pico Blvd
Who is the CEO of KCRW?
KCRW CEO is Jennifer Ferro, their score by employees is 63
What is KCRW eNPS?
The eNPS for KCRW is 27
What is the salary for Operations Manager in KCRW?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 92k
What are the salaries in the Sales in KCRW?
The average salaries for Sales in KCRW is 213k
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