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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Mar 21st, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Deputy Editor
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United States
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USA
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Creative Playground
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All ideas get heard. Fast-paced. Amazing team members.
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No company matching for 401K. Long work weeks.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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2.0
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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790027
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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4.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Feb 23rd, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Video Production
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United States
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USA
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Toxic workplace
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Classic startup culture. For young and energetic creatives, OZY promises to provide you opportunities to grow and explore your interests, hone your skills etc. You learn new skills through doing, so this is a place for people who learn and adjust quickly. If you want to take a chance to build your resume with a wide array of hands-on experience, then this is a workplace you would do well at. When I worked there, a lot of the employees were very talented and friendly. I have developed numerous connections from working there. Good health care.
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Where to even start. I'm still mentally getting my bearings from working at OZY after being laid off during COVID. Toxic leadership. They're manipulative and full of empty promises and take advantage of young, eager employees. The company leadership chases the next shiny thing instead of investing in what the company is good at. They use up and throw away talented folks who come to work to build up this company. Little professionalism with talent so they burned bridges there too. They threaten people, bully people etc. No emphasis on value and integrity of the content - just output content quickly and as cheaply as possible. Work was often asked of employees on nights and weekends. A lot of unspoken pressure to be online/at your desk as much as possible and to work when you were sick. No investment in making sure other employees could cover for you skill-wise/work-wise if you were out.
Turnover at this place was incredibly high when I worked there. Hiring new people took ages and they often quit quickly after starting. Virtually no HR in the years I worked there. When there was an "HR" person, they were in the pocket of the C-suite, making them an unreliable person to come to for issues. Lots of gaslighting from managers who were being pressured by their leaders. A lot of the leadership/decision-makers uphold a lot of problematic belief systems and are very often close minded/reductive and not inclusive for a "new media company." They had a group of employees fill out positive reviews at the same time to make their Glassdoor rating better. If that makes you nervous, the reality is that this is just a small fraction of the lies peddled out from this place.
Low pay for freelancers. Wouldn't pay freelancers in a timely manner. Would often make employees pay for work-related things up front and take a really long time to reimburse them. This was even expected for the interns/fellows. For interns/fellows or young employees you're given the narrative that they "took a chance" on you in order to get you to work harder and for low pay. Laid people off during the pandemic and gave everyone else a substantial pay cut.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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3.0
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2.0
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1.0
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1.0
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2.0
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2.0
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1.0
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790027
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Open
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Not even sure what advice would be able to change the culture or direction at OZY. The current legacy you're leaving is one of emotional/mental abuse, toxicity and manipulation on the lives of many of your employees. Do more to invest in the people working for you in a REAL and sustainable way.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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4.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Feb 11th, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Alternative Television
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Los Angeles, CA
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The OZY Team is chief par excellence I've ever seen
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Super smart folks at oZY helmed by amazing co founder duo Carlos Watson and Samir Rao. So glad to have a great job at this time working with some of the best people in the game. Pros: You like good news, they are constantly having the good news blowin' at you with full force. Whether it's the guests they keep landing on the show every week or the new the good press that keeps coming - makes working fun. (leadership or the arts team, or the amazing guests we get to have EVERY week! I'm learning a TON and can't truly emphasize that enough. There's so much that this media company churns out. Frankly, somebody could convince me there wizards cause, I've not seen anything like it. From all of the people I've met in all of the departments, they have a way of making us all feel included. It's one of the most diverse organizations I've ever seen. And some of the negative chatter on this sounds weird to me.
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They work at such a quick pace, that if your head's not in the game - you're not able to keep up. Also, they work at such a high level that they expect you to know your stuff. If you have an allergy to learning or you're not curious, this place is DEFINITELY not for you. If you don't like very diverse environments and don't feel culturally fluent, this place may be too much, because you're not in an echo chamber. Also if you can't stand hearing opinions that are different than yours, this is NOT the place for you to be. There are lots of people with a wide variety of stand points, although everyone is polite, if you feel super strongly about your point of view and you're used to being in a bubble.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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790027
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Open
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You guys are doing an excellent job, you've been kind of an oasis during this pandemic. Everything you guys are doing to create a culture, providing lunch or sending us door dash coupons-- is working, please don't stop because what you're doing does make a difference and helps us all the more.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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1.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Feb 11th, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Creative
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Los Angeles, CA
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Terrible Place To Be A Creative
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Co-workers are great people for the most part and the checks cleared
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You will be expected to do 100 more things than your job description, with the CEO of the company constantly meddling and messing up whole projects– then they get mad and/or gaslight the people trying to clean up the mess. Leadership and a clear vision/direction are lacking. It feels like there are a million cooks in the kitchen and no clear vision a lot of the time. Constant turnover and a lack of proper training keep compounding the deep-seeded issues. If you need the money, they are good for it, but don't expect to do anything truly creative or ambitious- Every half-baked idea they think of is wanted instantly, and you won't get time to plan or to innovate.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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1.0
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2.0
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1.0
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3.0
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4.0
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2.0
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2.0
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790027
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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1.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Feb 11th, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Executive Producer
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New York, NY
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Family atmosphere
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Tons of opportunity to be creative
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The company expects a lot, and there is a large workload, but its all in the benefit of the final product.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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1.0
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5.0
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3.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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790027
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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1.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Jan 10th, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Editor
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Hong Kong
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HKG
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Dictator runs amok; content credibility iffy
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Remote working; some smart experienced people
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Managers temperamental & even volatile; workload much heavier than discussed at interviews; site content questionable
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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1.0
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2.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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3.0
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1.0
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790027
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Open
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Treat people with respect not at your beck and call for no good reason
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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May 1st, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Brand Strategist
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New York, NY
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Innovative Company With Smart Focus
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OZY is full of intelligent coworkers who push you to do your best. As a small company, OZY is able to nimbly pivot and allows employees to get hands-on experience in all aspects of media. I love that OZY partners with groundbreaking media companies and love that they are able to work in the event space, in online publishing, and in video production.
Pros are smart coworkers, visionary founders, and a culture of innovation. Biyearly all-hands retreats are amazing. Also love that they hire and use stringers from around the world, and the staff is incredibly diverse and international. Staffers really admire other people's opinions, and while the workload can be intense, the work is something you should feel proud of.
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Like any media company, it's a challenging time. OZY can and does pivot, but there is a lot expected from employees. There's a high bar, and you're expected to meet it.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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790027
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Open
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Keep doing what you're doing. Keep trusting your employees and keep pushing. Know a good thing can keep getting better and don't be afraid to set your sights high.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Apr 17th, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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Mountain View, CA
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Toxic Culture
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Higher contribution to health insurance than most companies
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It is shocking to see so many positive reviews written recently though considering 5 of them were written on the same day it seems there may have been a company-initiated push for good reviews to outweigh the bad. There is no concept of work/life balance and you can expect to receive emails and texts at all hours and on weekends. If you want to work for a company where you are respected as a person with a life outside of work, look elsewhere.
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10.0
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1.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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790027
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Apr 6th, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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United States
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USA
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OZY is a ground-breaking company
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OZY is one of the most stimulating and fascinating work environments I've ever experienced. And the people who work at OZY are amazing! OZY is this way first of all because of the leadership, who are great visionaries and have grown this company in such a short amount of time. Just look at the numbers 50 Million people tuning in. The diversity, is a true asset; you have people who work at OZY from around the world. This reflects in their content which is brilliant. OZY is an environment for those with pioneering spirits who are excited to bring the audience something new and innovative. It's for people who are comfortable with diversity and diversity of view points. This is a dream job for people who are hungry, curious and passionate about impactful media. There are retreats (OZY brings us together a couple times a year), celebrity visitors, festivals (the in-person events) called OZY Fest and holiday parties -- these are awesome perks of the job.
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For those not used to living outside of their "bubble" or meeting deadlines, it could be a frustrating environment and something hard to get used to. And on top of this, it is a start up so I'd recommend this for people who are willing to work hard and who are able to deliver and reach the high bar that OZY sets for itself. You're really expected to pull your weight and complete your assignments by the agreed deadline. In larger companies, it's easier to hide behind a team, you can't slack off here. With things being broadcast to the world, there's not a lot of room for big mistakes -- which are caught early and may cause some people to feel like they are being micro-managed. The stakes are high with a company like this and it might not be for everyone.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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790027
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Open
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You do an excellent job in sharing the company's vision and inspiring your employees. I know the start-up world is hard, keep up the good work, you're creating something truly amazing and glad to be apart of it.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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2.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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private:ozymedia
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=790027
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Apr 2nd, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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OZY
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N/A
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United States
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USA
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Horrific culture and leadership
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Good people working at the company
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CEO is a bully and sets the tone for a company that overpromises and underdelivers from the top down. Huge vision and talk but no execution across any departments that empower teams to actually succeed and meet goals. Micromanagement from both founders who don't hire enough people and also do not trust anyone to do their jobs. Turnover is ridiculous including key leadership positions. Company is a joke.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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9.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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3.0
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1.0
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790027
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Open
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Stop lying
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Mar 29th, 2021 04:51PM
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Ozy Media
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Consumer Services
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Media
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