BBC Studios Reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(697 total reviews)

Tom Fussell

64% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

BBC Studios has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 697 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BBC Studios employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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697 reviews
1.0
20 Jun 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free bagels on Fridays, cool company parties if you can get away from your desk.

Cons

Absolutely horrible experience. 15 people from my department quit because of one woman. I am sure not all departments at the BBC are the same.

1.0
14 Jan 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Re-known brand; good health benefits; global operations; good company to have in your CV; some good content; Decent mid level management; nice offices; central location; good technology.

Cons

Once there was an awesome team in the Miami office, but British leadership's discriminating practices and lack of trust with its Latin American employees ruined the growth and killed the business. HR practices in the Mexican office are unacceptable, while British employees in the region get paid high amounts for relocation, schools, expensive car rentals. They bring zero knowledge and juniors are the ones that need to train the senior team. In some occasions junior level staff were flown in coach (against company policy), while VP's were very comfortable in business class. Recent change in leadership and management team was the worse that could happen to the business. Heading a region and not knowing it, is an insult for those that know it and yet don't get to grow within the organization. Manipulation and fear is the day to day practice. No wonder why we've lost great talent this year. UK is unaware of what happens because HR leaders turn a blind eye, and cover for regional leadership. Run as fast as you can! unless you are Brit, then you'll be given opportunities (even if you are not prepared for the responsibilities of your role). Really sad place.

1.0
11 Jan 2017

Concerning Workplace Environment

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Miami office is small but nice – open floor plan and nice meeting areas; convenient location in Coral Gables • Health benefits are above average • Strong brand recognition • Ability to work with global offices a plus

Cons

• Unethical legal and finance practices abound; constant pressure to deceitfully structure contracts in order to maximize revenues as well as pressure to manipulate sales figures in order to present positive financial performance • 'Gross negligence' is the only way to describe HR practices and behaviors at this company; the behaviors and actions that have been fostered have led to a deeply troubled culture • Low pay, inept recruiting methods and poor office reputation make it difficult to attract top talent • Programming that is unknown or unsuitable for the Latin America region; BBC channels/programs are nearly unsellable in the region • Historically poor performance and uncertainty regarding the future of the Miami office beyond 2017 has led to low morale throughout the office

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