Great Intentions, Questionable Execution - Media Operations Manager Revive Media Employee Review

2.0
17 Oct 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I can't overstate how helpful it is that Revive not only allows employees to work from home but also allows that work to be conducted with minimal intervention. I loved my coworkers for the most part, the culture is pleasant. We took a couple of trips to LA and NOLA for in-person retreats, and these were top-notch.

Cons

Revive has issues in the HR department. Their hiring and firing practices are extremely biased and poorly planned/executed. People who've given the company a year or more of dutiful service are fired suddenly with no warning, and they're cut off from company communications software as if they committed a white-collar crime. Often the reason given for these terminations will be nonexistent or related to finances, which makes no sense given the positive cash flow we've been led to believe Revive is experiencing over the last few years. After speaking to other people who've been terminated, it became clear that they use this excuse to let go of people who ask too many questions and call leadership to task for their transgressions. During my tenure, there was a noticeable absence of certain minority groups despite the total workforce reaching 50+ people. For example, there was not a single Black woman in the entire company. The bias is towards the LA-based friend group of the CEO, who is agreeable and pleasant on the surface but in reality has a cold and detached attitude towards SOME of his employees.

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5.0
24 Feb 2025
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Pros

Overall culture encourages curiosity, hard work, and flexibility. While fully remote, teamwork is highly valued and collaboration is strong through various real-time and async communication tools. There is a strong sense of encouraging both personal and professional connection as well as work-life balance. Company growth provides opportunities for career development and individual contributions outside of job scope. Recent improvements to benefits offering were done proactively and are appreciated. Leadership is highly engaged and accessible.

Cons

Sometimes the remote environment and team structures can cause information silos. Because of the small size of the org, there isn't always an obvious career path, especially for junior employees. Wish we had 401k match, but other benefits offered are high quality.

1.0
6 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fully remote and relatively autonomous

Cons

The company is highly top-heavy, with decision-making concentrated in the hands of just two individuals—particularly the CEO, whose influence is absolute. While strong leadership can be a positive, the issue here is the complete lack of consistency in direction. The CEO frequently holds town halls and "Chats with the Boss," which often feel more like unstructured monologues rather than productive discussions. This lack of clear direction is compounded by an absence of data-driven evaluation. Employee performance is assessed almost entirely based on revenue, with no concrete role-specific expectations. Instead, success or failure is determined by vague, anecdotal opinions rather than objective metrics. Perhaps most concerning, however, are the blatant ethical issues within the workplace. Company offsites often devolve into excessive partying, fueled by drinking and drug use, creating an unprofessional and inappropriate environment. For those seeking career development, this is not the place to grow—there are no structured benchmarks or clear pathways for advancement. If you're looking for a forward-thinking company with a solid growth plan, you’ll be disappointed, as the only real "progress" comes in the form of superficial accolades. And if you’re hoping to build camaraderie with peers, be aware that layoffs frequently occur due to poor leadership decisions at the top, leaving employees to pay the price for C-suite miscalculations.

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