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Q&A With Sony Pictures Entertainment Employees
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How employees describe working at Sony Pictures Entertainment
IT leadership is extremely lacking. The new CIO seems to be a practising CIO, no prior experience. Same with some of her direct reports. Extremely cliquey culture in IT. Infrastructure side leadership is very political and cliquey. Folks hanging there since years. HR is not helpful.
Very Good Job for anyone
Communication seems to be a priority
Fire both Purini and Rebbapragada, We Haven't been getting any backlog english dubs and rarely any. Ever since Purini took over he's been doing stuff only for the indians and nothing for the english dub fan base
Sony tv sound is good sound
What it's like to work at Sony Pictures Entertainment
- Sony Pictures Entertainment employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
- Employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 68% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Sony Pictures Entertainment employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Sony Pictures Entertainment employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 58% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Sony Pictures Entertainment Employees
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How's the morale at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
horrendous
Overall energized
Mixed. A lot of changes happening both internally and externally in the industry that is impacting morale in terms of general business downturn and concern of impending downsizing as a result. However, some departments have great morale and are made of up of the finest professionals I've ever worked with.
How much and how often do raises happen at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
In my experience yearly, reviews happen. Don’t expect big raises
yearly - only 3%
How challenged are you at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Always giving new and exciting projects to work on.
Fairly challenged in the beginning but less challenged over time.
What's the best part of your job at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Well all tha talented people you get to meet
Working with outstanding, super-smart people on complex and challenging projects.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Sony Pictures Entertainment?
That I was just a number not a valued employee
There is some resistance/rigidity to big change, especially among some of the long-time execs. There wasn't quite the appetite for investment in innovation as I had thought there was.
How much diversity is there among employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
People from all over the world
Fairly diverse. Employees are generally very warm and accepting to all walks of life.
What's the office layout like at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Streamline. Not designed for comfort just productivity
Open floor plan/workstations with executive offices.
What unique perks and benefits does Sony Pictures Entertainment provide?
Meh I would say discounts. Good benfifits for my family.
Early screenings of movies, good coffee shops on the lot, nice campus, outdoor work areas.
How do I do well in an interview at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Be confident, understand and be knowledgeable about your craft. Be honest.
Prepare using the STAR method (Situation/Task/Action/Result) and also just be yourself. Try to relax but have command of the key highlights (and lowlights) of your career. Be open, honest and forthcoming about things your not as comfortable with. Ask for questions to be restated if you don't understand them and don't try to BS the interviewer.
How long do the interviews usually take at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
1hr to 2hrs on the second interview
30-60 minutes per interview
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Why do you want to work there at Sony.
No difficult questions.
How would you compare interviewing at Sony Pictures Entertainment to other places you've interviewed?
They were very direct and serious.
Much more informal/laid back than other companies like Amazon, Microsoft, or Google. If you've interviewed at one of those tech companies before, you will be more than prepared for an interview at SPE.
What should I wear for an interview at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Dress professionally
Depends on the role but business casual is generally the way to go. Higher level position interviewees should go a bit more formal (suit and tie for men or just suit, dress shirt and no tie). Nice jeans with a sport jacket, dress shirt, dress shoes would be acceptable as well.
How's the work life balance at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Good overall. Where as some cultures are 24/7 with emails and messages, SPE is generally 9-6, M-F and there is encouragement from the top for people to set their own boundaries and prioritize their life accordingly.
The balance can vary pretty heavily by season, dept and boss. However, generally the good bosses are aware for the need to keep it within reason. Work hard and you'll get the time off you deserve.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Positive overall.
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Met with several executives and potential peers (4-5). I heard back within a couple of days.
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Interview questions and style varies widely department by department. Some groups are more formal than others. I generally found that many people at SPE do not have any formal interview training, so you would get a lot of, "Tell me about yourself?" or "What accomplishment are you most proud of?" To be fully prepared as an interviewee, I suggest the STAR method which is good for organizing responses to typical interviewer questions. Example: give an example of a situation where...,? What was your task/objective? What direct actions did you take? What were the results?
What do people at Sony Pictures Entertainment think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Positive however Tony V. has only been in the role less than 6 months. There is general approval of him but nothing has really happened yet.
How does Sony Pictures Entertainment make decisions around promotions?
This seems to be arbitrary but loosely based on performance and tenure. Direct-revenue-generating positions tend to be promoted faster than non-revenue-generating positions like more technical, R&D roles. However there are very few promotions from Exec Director to VP and fewer from VP to SVP (unless role is tied to revenue).
How's the vacation policy at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Standard - two weeks paid per year and you can accumulate up to 6 weeks.
Does Sony Pictures Entertainment have any remote positions?
Yes. Some sales positions are away from HQ, however all core functions and roles are in Culver City. Officially, everyone in HQ has a flex-work day each month where they can work outside the office, however some managers are much more flexible with this with their direct reports and allow other flex-work days at their discretion.
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What do employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment think about their benefits?
Sony Pictures Entertainment employees rate their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Good. 69% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $2500+/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
20% of the same employees also feel like Sony Pictures Entertainment is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
How are the managers at Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Sony Pictures Entertainment employees rate their manager a D+ or 58/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (71%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
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42% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 22% are neutral and 36% would not recommend working at Sony Pictures Entertainment to their friends.
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passive |
| 36% | Detractors |
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