SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Company Culture
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
B+Outlook
C-Retention
C-Work Culture
C-Office Culture
D+SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Reilly
55 /100
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Diversity at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees are -27% more likely to recommend SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is rated below average by 152 employees, across various culture dimensions. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Orlando, FL. See below in detail how working at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
D
Overall Company Culture at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is rated D
Last updated 2 months ago
Bottom
20%
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Employee Reviews
Out of 85 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
Positive Reviews From SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a panel interview. I enjoyed meeting the team.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Moved as quickly as it could my hire person was very helpful kind and sincere in her love if the company i appreciated that
- What are some of the best things about your team?The team is emotionally engaged in their tasks.
Constructive Feedback From SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Monetary compensation and increased staffing.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Leadership needs to be more present and involved; that goes for guest and employee matters.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?For hourly employees, the wages are non competitive and at times, divisive. For salaried employees, there is little growth year to year and insane working expectations given the pay. A work life balance is NOT prioritized.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Company Information
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Company Overview
For more than 50 year
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Mission, Vision & Values
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Mission & Values
We are on a mission – and it’s big. From park to planet, we are committed to protecting and conserving animals worldwide.
| Headquarter | Orlando, FL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | seaworldentertainment.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | (407) 226-5139 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SEAS |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Competitors
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment competitors include Cedar Fair, Six Flags, and CEC Entertainment. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Employees
152 employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment have reviewed SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 152 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment are not very pleased with their team. 152 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment believe the environment at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is extremely fast. About 71% of the employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Orlando, FL about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Orlando, FL employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's KPIs and OKRs.
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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment CEO & Leadership
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment CEO - John Reilly
55 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John 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 Orlando, FL. John Reilly’s employees rank SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in the Top 20% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 30% for Retention. Reilly is generally unpopular with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees in the Operations department and Female employees. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s competitors, John Reilly ranks below both CEC Entertainment CEO Thomas Leverton and Six Flags CEO Michael Spanos.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Leadership
The SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO John Reilly, Vice President, Theme Park Development | Global John Linn, and Director of Show Production Sharon Aguillen
John Reilly CEO / President
John Reilly serves as the CEO / President of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
John Linn Vice President, Theme Park Development | Global
John Linn serves as the Vice President, Theme Park Development | Global of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Sharon Aguillen Director of Show Production
Sharon Aguillen serves as the Director of Show Production of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Lisa Aiu Vice President of Operations, Aquatica San Diego
Lisa Aiu serves as the Vice President of Operations, Aquatica San Diego of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Brad Andrews Chief Zoological Officer
Brad Andrews serves as the Chief Zoological Officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Philip Barbie Vice President of Merchandise
Philip Barbie serves as the Vice President of Merchandise of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Corrine Brindley Corporate Vice President, External Affairs
Corrine Brindley serves as the Corporate Vice President, External Affairs of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
James Costello Vice President of Operations, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
James Costello serves as the Vice President of Operations, Busch Gardens Williamsburg of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
Mike Denninger Senior Vice President, Attractions
Mike Denninger serves as the Senior Vice President, Attractions of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Salaries
How much does SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment pay?
How much do people at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is $136,126, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,214, or $64 per hour.
At SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,548 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,570 annually. Average SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment salaries by department include: Engineering at $143,410, IT at $117,705, HR at $126,536, and Design at $123,741. Half of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment salaries are above $134,214.
55 employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 165 ratings) while 50 employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings).
Salaries contributed from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees include job titles like Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$136,126*
Average Compensation
$134,214*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Salaries by City
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Diverse employees at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment across various culture dimensions.
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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment PTO
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Orlando | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Who is the CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment?
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment CEO is John Reilly, their score by employees is 55
What is SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment eNPS?
The eNPS for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is -27
What is SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment revenue?
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Project Manager in SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 118k
What are the salaries in the Admin in SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment?
The average salaries for Admin in SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is 73k
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