Demand Media Studios Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Demand is a great place to start your career, unfortunately it is far too easy to get trapped behind the seems of the endless red tape and bureaucracy."

"I personally had a not so great experience but those were from factors not completely at the fault of the company. Demand is a big company with good opportunities and a culture that fosters employee appreciation with free lunch on Fridays, happy hours, a fully stocked kitchen, continued learning opportunities, birthday and anniversary acknowledgements, et al. If anything I would say Demand Media is a decent place to work -- not fantastic, not horrible."

"Lack of innovation, redundant levels of ineffective management and a lack of cohesion among varying groups make this a company that I would not recommend to friends."

"The company would benefit from a marketing department."

"Ruled by groupthink. No idea how to build a valuable product."

What do you like about working at Demand Media Studios?

"Good pay. Ok, it's just all right. But better than a startup."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask yourself, why There are other places that will be more satisfying."

What don't you like about working at Demand Media Studios?

"CEO, most of the senior staff. Driven by consensus and groupthink. Never stops to think about anything. Not many smart people at top."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Sell the company already. Move on. Move out. Get on to the next large, almost win."

What do you like about working at Demand Media Studios?

"Helping others solve their technical difficulties using my suggestions and instructions."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be prepared to wade through an absolutely staggering number of potential topics, many of which are not for the feint of heart. Do not expect to be paid well. Be especially conscientious regarding adherence to a multitude of style guides."

What don't you like about working at Demand Media Studios?

"The pool of topics is often so esoteric and specific that the amount of research required to construct an adequate article would not be sufficiently compensated for."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide remuneration that acknowledges the difficulty of composing the article."

What do you like about working at Demand Media Studios?

"My duties, the employees, the culture and flexibility, our vision, and the drive to succeed were what made my job fun every day."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be open, honest, and you must be passionate about the vision of the team you want to work on, whether that be the Platform and Community, the Advertising, or the Content teams."

What don't you like about working at Demand Media Studios?

"There wasn't much I didn't like, except perhaps the layout of our offices and the confusion of work structure."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Listen to your employees and allow them room to grow and build their positions into something amazing that truly benefits both themselves and the company."

"Demand has mostly been helpful."