Hired as a middle manager... but the handcuffs were not included in the job description! - Anonymous employee Getty Images Employee Review

2.0
28 Sept 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great products and great people, (most wanting to the right things for the company). Some of the most creative people and photographers in the world! Fun to be a part of this industry.

Cons

Handcuffs - directors control managers and organization, reporting up a filtered set of data leeading to mass - mis-communications and disconnects. Handcuffs - directors manipulate all aspects of employee management. Handcuffs - no career path. Handcuffs - directors do not trust their organizations to enable grown and opportunity for the company. Handcuffs - most directors were promoted from within and many, if not most, do not have any management experience and are impeeding opportunity for the company.

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5.0
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CEO approval
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Pros

The people are the best

Cons

Pay and lack of upwards mobility

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Getty Images Response
6mo
Hi, there! Thank you for your review. We certainly think our people are the best and are a large part of what makes Getty Images such a great place to work! Thank you also for the feedback regarding pay and mobility as a contractor. We work to ensure our rates are competitive with other similar organizations in the industry and are always open to feedback on ways to improve contractor experiences. If you have specific items you'd like to discuss in this regard, or any other, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
5.0
1 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- fun culture where you get to hear talks by photographers - adopts new technologies relatively early in the game - a really great place to learn and grow as a developer

Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

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Getty Images Response
1w
Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
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