Vice Media Reviews

Updated 12 April, 2016
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Pros

  • Lots of opportunity for advancement if you like inflated job titles and meager salaries for 70 (in 5 reviews)

  • The content is interesting and they truly strive to be legit (in 4 reviews)

Cons

  • Low pay, long hours (if you want to build interesting projects and rapport with coworkers) (in 12 reviews)

  • Long hours, high expectations lead to burnout mode amongst staff (in 9 reviews)

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  1. "Freelance"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Recommends
    Neutral Outlook
    No opinion of CEO

    I worked at Vice Media part-time

    Pros

    Great ideology, creative content. They create a lot of work and take chances.

    Cons

    Takes a long time to get paid. Was interviewed many times for different positions and recruited too- there seems to be disorganization at the helm.

    Advice to Management

    More communication between departments!

  2. "Good experience"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Recommends

    I worked at Vice Media part-time

    Pros

    good work culture and vibe

    Cons

    disorganized, overlap across the websites

  3. "Remote Translator"

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    Former Employee - Remote Translator
    Former Employee - Remote Translator
    Recommends

    Pros

    I was working remotely/overseas and the communication with the company was flawless. I was supported with technical and administrative issues. The salary was also paid on time. Everything was done in a fast and professional way. The person with whom I was staying in touch was very friendly.

    Cons

    I see no cons.
    As I was working remotely, and the whole process was fine, I can say nothing about the work conditions in the office.

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  4. "Post Coordinator"

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    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at Vice Media full-time

    Pros

    Great company culture here at vice

    Cons

    not a very transparent hierarchy

    Advice to Management

    do a better job trusting middle management with decision making

  5. Helpful (11)

    "Not what you see"

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    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Doesn't Recommend
    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at Vice Media full-time (Less than a year)

    Pros

    Free food, exceptionally private restroom stalls, casual dress, interesting work. There is little structure or leading from above and most jobs are learn-as-you go. Its empowering for the projects and work you get to do. Decent pay, depending on where you land, lots to learn and a great place to put on a resume, if a creative field is where you want to stay. The assignments can be varied and are fairly collaborative. The people are largely helpful and you’ll definitely find someone you can relate to.

    Cons

    Long hours. Commute can take its toll. Overcrowded and messy in places, especially bathrooms. Work is sporadic, at best. If you’re a woman or a minority don’t expect much room for contributing, titles or no, you’re essentially there to make the place look diverse and ‘sexy’ (expect to be asked if you’re on Tinder (female) or to be given grunt work with little say (minority) - either way, expect assignments that are redundant or intractable), and any decisions are made by the males around you. Cliquish like a typical office, but the company is growing right now so there’s always work to be done. Depending on the department you’re either paid sub-par (any creative department), fairly well (any corporate department) or sporadically at best (any freelancer position). If you’re a creative caucasian male, looking for a good bit on your resume and a half-way decent (exactly half-way) paycheck, this is probably the place for you — it’s a place where you can really do no wrong, and you get to look at all the pretty things which are basically there for you’re enjoyment anyway.

    Disclaimer: At it’s heart Vice is an ad company- it drives everything in the company, so expect to compromise ALOT if you’re the idealist type.

    Advice to Management

    Seems to be working, so keep it up - its always good when you exactly where you want to get to.

  6. Helpful (2)

    "Avoid"

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    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Doesn't Recommend
    Positive Outlook

    I have been working at Vice Media full-time

    Pros

    Name recognition, sort of. Benefits if your full-time. Loads of free time on your hands.

    Cons

    Incredibly racist and sexist: if either of these would affect you, avoid avoid avoid.

    Advice to Management

    GFY

  7. "Contract AP"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

    Pros

    - Great latitude
    - Creative freedom

    Cons

    - Lack of direction
    - Lack of vision
    - Low pay

    Advice to Management

    Come up with a plan, pay better.

  8. Helpful (2)

    "Not fear mongering - this is really happening"

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    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Brooklyn, NY (US)
    Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Brooklyn, NY (US)
    Doesn't Recommend
    Negative Outlook
    No opinion of CEO

    I worked at Vice Media full-time (More than 3 years)

    Pros

    made AMAZING friends and connections
    honed some great skills
    fun parties
    interesting work

    Cons

    harassment by upper management
    no structure or direction
    not taken seriously after having worked there for 3 years
    severely underpaid - expect you to survive on cool points
    new employees not properly trained
    upper management is fire happy - everyone is afraid for their jobs
    long hours - on call 24/7 - not worth it

    Advice to Management

    someone else in here said it best... EMBRACE PROCESS (and also pay your employees fairly)

  9. Helpful (7)

    "Blatent Drug Use and Objectification of Women - Unprofessional Environment"

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    Current Employee - N/A in Brooklyn, NY (US)
    Current Employee - N/A in Brooklyn, NY (US)
    Doesn't Recommend
    Negative Outlook
    Disapproves of CEO

    I have been working at Vice Media (More than a year)

    Pros

    cool people, exciting projects, fun parties

    Cons

    drug use in the work place, blatant sexualization and objectification of women. Extremely uncomfortable at times. Too casual and too much of a party atmosphere. not professional overall. Vice employees are not better after working there.

    Advice to Management

    be more professional and encourage it in your employees. stop doing drugs at parties.

  10. Helpful (2)

    "Avoid at all costs, the "cool" factor is not worth it!"

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    Current Employee - Freelancer in Brooklyn, NY (US)
    Current Employee - Freelancer in Brooklyn, NY (US)
    Doesn't Recommend
    Neutral Outlook
    No opinion of CEO

    I have been working at Vice Media (Less than a year)

    Pros

    People outside of the company will want to talk to you about what it's like working at Vice.

    Cons

    pay is slightly above minimum wage.
    No on boarding or training.
    Work life balance is non existence.
    Treated like a slave.

    Advice to Management

    Treat your employees with some common decency. Pay employees more than 20 percent above minimum wage. Learn what on boarding is!

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