Toxic CEO creates culture of high turnover through nepotism and gross behavior - Marketing 9:30 Club Employee Review

2.0
Jul 2, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Working for a historic and highly respected venue within music industry (from a production standpoint) sets you up for a great network if you utilize it properly. Staff are young, talented, and ambitious, and in many ways a family. Be a part of creating and promoting some of the best live concerts in the US.

Cons

CEO/owner is a sexist joke throughout the industry and association with I.M.P. could ultimately hurt future career prospects if not framed realistically. Recent scandal involving CEO soliciting prostitutes is only the tip of the iceberg. Incompetent company favorites/family members of CEO are always promoted over those with more experience, while regular employees are constantly gaslit by upper management promising growth opportunities and pay raises that never materialize. Unpaid interns and underpaid part-time workers are strung along with little-to-no opportunities to learn about the industry or network. Both venue and office staff are considered disposable by upper management and little is done to improve quality of life or meet even the most basic concerns. Turnover is constant to a degree that should be alarming to upper management. Pay is atrocious, particularly for DC.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

-Cool shows -Night shift but hours usually dont go too late (average 12am-3am clockout) -Fun -Diverse team -Thorough training/cross training provided -Easy to move up within company/many opportunities if youre interested in different positions of concert/nightlife -Working different venues within company

Cons

-You never really know what to expect every night(could be good or bad) -Shifts could range from 4 hrs to 12 hr days throughout the week -Would be harder to get full time hours but not impossible -Slow seasons -Pay could be a bit more considering location

3.0
Jul 24, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Company has strong reputation in the industry. - Best shows in the area.

Cons

- Long days, which is typical in the industry. - Mediocre pay for living in the area. - Leadership was missing, when staff needed them the most.

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