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Wondery Company Culture
Wondery Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Wondery's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Executive Team
A+Outlook
A+Team
A+Leadership
AWondery CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jen Sargent
91 /100
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Diversity at Wondery
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Wondery have rated Team, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Wondery
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Wondery have rated Team, Happiness, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Wondery 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?
48
Wondery employees are 48% more likely to recommend Wondery as a great place to work
| 58% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 32% | Passives |
| 10% | Detractors |
Working at Wondery
Working at Wondery is rated average by 59 employees, across various culture dimensions. Wondery employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Outlook categories, putting Wondery’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Wondery was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Wondery
B
Overall Company Culture at Wondery is rated B
Last updated months ago
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30%
Wondery ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Wondery Employee Reviews
Out of 303 Wondery employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Wondery improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
Positive Reviews From Wondery Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Everyone is very transparent about what our goals are and how we want to achieve those goals.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We can be silly and fun. Everything is not always life and death.
- What makes you most happy at work?Getting to work on the projects that will bring about the most efficient processes.
Constructive Feedback From Wondery Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The leveling that determines salaries seems to unfairly limit my salary potential versus how competitors might value me.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The volume of work requires teams to be more built out and not operate so lean. And if operating lean, should increase salaries a bit.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?increase number of vacation days
Wondery Company Information
Wondery Company Overview
Wondery is a network of storytellers and the fastest-growing podcast company in the world, with hit podcasts such as “Dirty John” and “Business Wars.”
Wondery was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Jen Sargent. Since its inception 10 years ago, Wondery has grown to 100 employees.
Wondery Mission, Vision & Values
Wondery Mission Statement
Wondery is the largest independent podcast publisher in the world, known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including “Dirty John,” “Dr. Death,” “The Shrink Next Door,” and “Business Wars.” Wondery is behind 8 of the Top 20 New Shows of 2019 according to Podtrac, with The Shrink Next Door landing at the #1 new show of 2019. Twenty-six of Wondery’s shows have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Sixteen of them have been, or are in the process of being, adapted for scripted television. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally-immersive storytelling which helps listeners to “feel the story.”
Wondery Values
- Wonder
- Care
- Character
- Drive
- Fun
- Diversity
| Headquarter | 9229 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | wondery.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | wondery.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Wondery Competitors
Wondery competitors include Spotify. Wondery ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Wondery compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Wondery Employees
Wondery has 100 employees. 59 employees at Wondery have reviewed Wondery 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 59 Wondery employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Wondery are pleased with their total compensation at Wondery, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Wondery are extremely happy with their team. 59 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Wondery are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Wondery believe the environment at Wondery is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Wondery is comfortably fast. About 24% of the employees at Wondery work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Wondery are extremely 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
Wondery employees generally work 9.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Wondery report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Wondery employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Wondery employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
63% of Wondery employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Wondery employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Wondery employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Wondery - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Wondery is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Wondery employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Wondery KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Wondery's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 59 Wondery employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 56 have said yes.
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Wondery CEO & Leadership
91 /100
Wondery CEO Awards and Recognitions
Wondery’s CEO Jen Sargent started in this role in 2021. Jen’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. With a high CEO score, Jen Sargent has won the Best CEOs in 2020 along with Salsify CEO Jason Purcell and Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar. Wondery’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Hispanic or Latino employees, employees in the Sales department, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Wondery’s competitors, Jen Sargent ranks right above Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Under Sargent’s leadership, Wondery employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Outlook. Perks And Benefits and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Wondery could stand to see real improvement.
Wondery Leadership
The Wondery Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Jen Sargent, Senior Vice President of Content George Lavender, and Chief Operating Officer Jen Sargent
Jen Sargent CEO / President
Digital Media executive with 15+ years of leadership experience in the US and Europe. Results-oriented, decisive leader... read more
George Lavender Senior Vice President of Content
George Lavender serves as the Senior Vice President of Content of Wondery.
Jen Sargent Chief Operating Officer
Jen Sargent serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Wondery.
Neel Ketkar Senior Vice President, Product Management
Neel Ketkar serves as the Senior Vice President, Product Management of Wondery.
UnJu Paik Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel
UnJu Paik serves as the Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel of Wondery.
Jenny Beckman Vice President of Current Series
Jenny Beckman serves as the Vice President of Current Series of Wondery.
Laurie Pracher Chief Sales Officer, Wondery
Laurie Pracher serves as the Chief Sales Officer, Wondery of Wondery.
Stephanie Jenz VP of New Series
Stephanie Jenz serves as the VP of New Series of Wondery.
Cristina Haro Vice President, Brand Partnerships
Cristina Haro serves as the Vice President, Brand Partnerships of Wondery.
Diversity & Inclusion at Wondery
Diverse employees at Wondery score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Wondery in the Bottom 45% 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 Wondery across various culture dimensions.
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Wondery Perks & Benefits
Wondery offers a stock option program for eligible employees. Having equity in a company means that you have a stake in the business you’re helping to build and grow. Wondery’s stock option program is a way for eligible employees to access company shares even while the company is privately owned
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Wondery PTO
Wondery's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Wondery's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Wondery Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Wondery on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
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Product | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Wondery
What is Wondery address?
Wondery location is at 9229 Sunset Blvd
Who is the CEO of Wondery?
Wondery CEO is Jen Sargent, their score by employees is 91
What is Wondery eNPS?
The eNPS for Wondery is 48
How many employees work in Wondery?
Wondery has 100 employees
Who are Wondery competitors?
Wondery main competitors are Spotify
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