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Sony Pictures Entertainment Company Culture
Sony Pictures Entertainment Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Sony Pictures Entertainment's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
BDiversity
BCEO Rating
B-Perks & Benefits
B-eNPS
B-Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Tony Vinciquerra
68 /100
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Diversity at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Sony Pictures Entertainment have rated Outlook, Compensation, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Sony Pictures 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?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
6
Sony Pictures Entertainment employees are 6% more likely to recommend Sony Pictures Entertainment as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Working at Sony Pictures Entertainment is rated below average by 140 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sony Pictures Entertainment employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Sony Pictures Entertainment’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Sony Pictures Entertainment was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sony Pictures Entertainment
C-
Overall Company Culture at Sony Pictures Entertainment is rated C-
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Bottom
35%
Sony Pictures Entertainment ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sony Pictures Entertainment Employee Reviews
Out of 82 Sony Pictures Entertainment employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sony Pictures Entertainment improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
Positive Reviews From Sony Pictures Entertainment Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Good leadership team for me
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Communication seems to be a priority
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team is efficient, hard-working, and able to provide support for a variety of issues or volume overload that may occur.
Constructive Feedback From Sony Pictures Entertainment Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Support coworkers and think outside silos and groups.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Have a 3rd party sit in and observe
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?The entire department heads need to be fired and a new crew brought in to run the Mail room and work with the employees to better the daily routine.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Company Information
Sony Pictures Entertainment Company Overview
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation.
Sony Pictures Entertainment was founded in 1982 and its current CEO is Tony Vinciquerra. Since its inception 44 years ago, Sony Pictures Entertainment has grown to 7500 employees.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Mission, Vision & Values
Sony Pictures Entertainment Mission & Values
A company that inspires and fulfills your curiosity.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Vision Statement
Our vision is to use our passion for technology, content and services to deliver kando, in ways that only Sony can.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures is committed to playing our part towards greater environmental responsibility. We believe in leaving our world better than we found it, aiming to reduce our ecological footprint by pursuing policies and actions that combat climate change, preserve natural resources and protect the health and safety of our community. We have several programs in place that support our sustainability goals.
| Headquarter | Culver City, CA 90232 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sonypictures.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Company Status | Private |
Sony Pictures Entertainment Competitors
Sony Pictures Entertainment competitors include Lionsgate, Paramount Pictures, and TEGNA. Sony Pictures Entertainment ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sony Pictures Entertainment 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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Sony Pictures Entertainment Employees
Sony Pictures Entertainment has 7500 employees. 140 employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment have reviewed Sony Pictures Entertainment 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 140 Sony Pictures Entertainment employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Sony Pictures Entertainment, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment are generally satisfied with their team. 140 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Sony Pictures Entertainment are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment believe the environment at Sony Pictures Entertainment is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sony Pictures Entertainment is comfortably fast. About 64% of the employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sony Pictures Entertainment employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
68% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sony Pictures Entertainment employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
67% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sony Pictures Entertainment employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
58% of Sony Pictures Entertainment employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Sony Pictures Entertainment - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sony Pictures Entertainment is that the company was prepared on their first day. Sony Pictures Entertainment employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
Sony Pictures Entertainment KPIs and OKRs
At Sony Pictures Entertainment 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sony Pictures Entertainment's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 10 Sony Pictures Entertainment employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO & Leadership
Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO - Tony Vinciquerra
68 /100
Tony’s approval rate is just above average, putting Tony in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Tony Vinciquerra is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Sony Pictures Entertainment offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Tony is most liked by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year and employees with Entry Level experience. However, employees in the Operations department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Sony Pictures Entertainment’s competitors, Tony Vinciquerra ranks just above Paramount Pictures’s CEO Jim Gianopulos. With Tony’s leadership, Sony Pictures Entertainment employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Tony was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Leadership
The Sony Pictures Entertainment Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Tony Vinciquerra, Executive Vice President of Administration & Operations Jon Hookstratten, and EVP Chief Technology Officer Don Eklund
Tony Vinciquerra CEO / President
Tony Vinciquerra serves as the CEO / President of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Jon Hookstratten Executive Vice President of Administration & Operations
Mr. Jon Hookstratten has been Executive Vice President of Administration & Operations at Sony Pictures Entertainment... read more
Don Eklund EVP Chief Technology Officer
Don Eklund serves as the EVP Chief Technology Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Don started at Sony Pictures... read more
Chris Amburg Sr. Vice President Marketing
Chris Amburg serves as the Sr. Vice President Marketing of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Chris started at Sony Pictures... read more
Jamie Stevens Executive Vice President Global Consumer Products and Licensing
Jamie Stevens serves as the Executive Vice President Global Consumer Products and Licensing of Sony Pictures... read more
Mark Woolley Sr. Vice President, International Marketing & Global Programming
Mark Woolley serves as the Sr. Vice President, International Marketing & Global Programming of Sony Pictures... read more
Mike Wald Senior Vice President
Mike Wald serves as the Senior Vice President of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Maurizio Vitale Executive Vice President Worldwide Marketing & Brand Strategy
Maurizio Vitale serves as the Executive Vice President Worldwide Marketing & Brand Strategy of Sony Pictures... read more
Monica Veiga Senior Vice President, Distribution
Monica Veiga serves as the Senior Vice President, Distribution of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Monica started at Sony... read more
Sony Pictures Entertainment Salaries
How much does Sony Pictures Entertainment pay?
How much do people at Sony Pictures Entertainment get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sony Pictures Entertainment is $114,555, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,143, or $52 per hour.
At Sony Pictures Entertainment, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $198,698 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,779 annually. Average Sony Pictures Entertainment salaries by department include: Finance at $95,409, Legal at $158,247, Marketing at $88,894, and Product at $175,485. Half of Sony Pictures Entertainment salaries are above $110,143.
76 employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 234 ratings) while 70 employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sony Pictures Entertainment employees include job titles like Director of Marketing, Senior Marketing Manager, Director of Operations, and Account Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Sony Pictures Entertainment employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $153k | $153k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $199k | $199k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $250k | $250k | 100th Percentile |
$114,555*
Average Compensation
$110,143*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Salaries by City
Sony Pictures Entertainment Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Diverse employees at Sony Pictures Entertainment score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Sony Pictures Entertainment in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sony Pictures Entertainment across various culture dimensions.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Sony Pictures Entertainment PTO
Sony Pictures Entertainment's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Sony Pictures Entertainment's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sony Pictures Entertainment's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sony Pictures Entertainment applied for 234 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 65% were approved, 30% certified-withdrawn, and 5% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Sony Pictures Entertainment unveil that 12 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 70 were withdrawn by Sony Pictures Entertainment after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Sony Pictures Entertainment has a total of 7500 employees
234
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 65% Granted (151 out of 234)
- <1% Denied (1 out of 234)
- 5% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (12 out of 234)
- 30% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (70 out of 234)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Sony Pictures Entertainment Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Sony Pictures Entertainment on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 52% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 12% | |
Product | 8% | |
Finance | 6% | |
Admin | 6% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 48% | |
|---|---|---|
Culver City | 8% | |
Akron | 4% | |
San Francisco | 4% | |
New York City | 4% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sony Pictures Entertainment
Who is the CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO is Tony Vinciquerra, their score by employees is 68
What is Sony Pictures Entertainment eNPS?
The eNPS for Sony Pictures Entertainment is 6
What is the salary for Project Manager in Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Sony Pictures Entertainment?
The average salaries for Operations in Sony Pictures Entertainment is 85k
How many employees work in Sony Pictures Entertainment?
Sony Pictures Entertainment has 7500 employees
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