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Updated 4 Jun 2019
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Stan Myerson & Martin Ellice
2 Ratings
"Senior Graphic Designer"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Channel Five full-time
Pros
Great friendly and experienced team
Cons
We don't have an unlimited budget
Channel Five2018-06-20"Great company"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Channel Five full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Good bunch of people
Cons
Poor flexible working opportunities
Channel Five2019-06-04"No pros but a lot of fox!"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Channel Five for more than a year
Pros
Some great people in the design house and production and there is a banging barista in the foyer.
Cons
Unfortunately the people who make the creative decision are not qualified and should just concentrate on managing.
Continue readingChannel Five2019-04-02"Fun place to work that's going from strength to strength"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Channel Five full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
I worked at C5 for 7 years, and at almost every point in that time, the company was ambitiously chasing industry leaders. It feels good working for an underdog that was fighting for it's place in the industry. As a result, there are talented and ambitious people at every level, in every department. This cultivates a really energy and aspirational work environment. The were plenty of opportunities to get stuck into to a large variety of work. I was always encouraged to throw my ideas into the ring, and often they were followed by the support and resources needed to actually bring them to fruition, even if it wasn't technically part of my normal job. No one took themselves or their jobs too seriously, at least not all the time. Everyone was aware of the importance of a work/life balance, and rarely did projects become unhealthy. The highest levels of management are completely approachable, and actively encourage people to engage with them. The quality of work has, on the whole, improved vastly. When left alone, colleges become real families, there is a great sense of belonging on a team level. It seems to attract a really high quality calibre of people. You will meet some friends for life.
Cons
Progression is tough, as teams are small and people stay in their jobs for a long time. Viacom are keen on touting their schemes for training and progression, but it rarely comes to fruition. Expect a good job with good people, but it's not a place to stay for a long time.
Continue readingChannel Five2018-09-06"More the name"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Channel Five full-time
Pros
Strong Brand Chance to work across channels Open plan office
Cons
Poor development Poor Salary Lost in the big business
Continue readingChannel Five2018-05-04"Sales manager"
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RecommendsI worked at Channel Five
Pros
Loved every minute of it! Great team, great leadership and was overall a great place to work with a fantastic culture.
Cons
They sold channel 5 to sky, it was a shame to lose such an awesome group of people
Channel Five2017-01-31"Good place - nowhere to go up"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Channel Five full-time for more than a year
Pros
I worked there before Viacom took over but ... The people who worked there were very hardworking and good at what they do Good work ethic Good location
Cons
Progression options pretty limited Can be clique-y
Channel Five2016-10-19"Not sure"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Channel Five
Pros
people, pay, lots of lunches
Cons
Can't think of any cons to the company
Channel Five2016-06-27- Helpful (3)
"Awful place! Wish I had read the 1st review."
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Doesn't RecommendI worked at Channel Five
Pros
Viacom incentives, Good central location.
Cons
The environment harkens to the 1950's. Very backward in relation to what the rest of the world is aware of and what the industry as a whole is doing. With a self professed 'UKIPPY' image it isn't uncommon to be privy to offensive and racist comments or discriminatory behaviour which I found shocking. Many employees have talents which aren't being utilised in accordance with their roles, which is why many left during my time there. The revolving door of employees speaks volumes. After having heard and seen the suspect actions of management and HR if you decide to join this company, join a union!!!!! Good Luck!
Channel Five2016-05-31 "Retrospective Review"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Channel Five
Pros
Hired great people: the people are the business. Good management and open dialogues. Encouraged fun and social interaction. Organised away days, Christmas parties etc
Cons
Not enough access to development courses, talks, training. No internal opportunities to learn for development and no mentoring
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