Metro TV
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Website

    Metro TV

    Industry

    Broadcast Media, Entertainment and Publishing

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Jalan Pilar Mas Raya, Kav A-D Kedoya, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat
    Metro TV was established in August 2000, starting with 280 employees, mostly working in the newsroom and production area. Metro TV represents one of the subsidiary company of the MEDIA GROUP owned by Mr. Surya Paloh. Metro TV was aired on 25th of November 2000 as a trial process with just 12 hours a day of broadcast time. But starting 1st of April 2001, it was aired for 24 hours a day. Metro TV consists of 60% news and 40% entertainment programs in the weekdays, and 60% entertainment programs and 40% news in the weekend.Metro TV news is brought out in 3 languages: Indonesian, English, and Mandarin. Metro TV offers local and International Headline News and comprehensive news program in all fields: political, economic, business and investments, criminality, art & culture, and history documentations in a quick, credible and reliable way, not only needed by our local society but also as a reference to international Press Agencies.

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    Reviews overview

    4.473 ratings in total
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    88%
    Rate salary as high or average
    90%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Metro TV?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Metro TV appreciate the supportive team environment and good cooperation among colleagues. The company provides opportunities for employees to gain knowledge and experience, particularly in journalism and creative fields. The work culture is described as conducive, friendly, and inclusive, fostering a positive work environment. Metro TV also offers good facilities for employees, including cafeterias, clinics, and recreational amenities.

    However, some employees find it challenging to balance work and personal life, particularly those working night shifts or with heavy workloads. There are also limited opportunities for career advancement within the company, according to some reviews. Certain roles, such as news production and reporting, can involve heavy workloads and long hours, which can be demanding.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Journalist
    Aug 2022
    Challenge versus reward
    The good thingsI work as a Production Assistant for the World News program which airs in the early hours of the morning. There are only 4 people in this team, so our workload is quite heavy. Cooperation between team members went well. I feel motivated to give my best contribution to produce good works for viewers. I got a lot of knowledge and experience working here But the relatively low wages for my qualifications are sometimes became an obstacle to continue working at Metro TV. I felt uncomfortable since I still have to receive subsidies from my parents to finance my daily activities
    The challengesWorking constantly at night is a hard thing for my family to accept. Especially if there was no transportation assistance from the company. If it was possible to get a job for normal working hours, morning or afternoon, it would be easier and healthier for me However, it is not easy to broadcast the World News program in the morning or afternoon. The broadcast time of a program is influenced by various factor
    5.0
    Reporter
    Jul 2021
    West Jakarta Jakarta5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Perusahaan media di indonesia terbaik
    The good thingsDi metro tv, ladang terbaik untuk mengembangkan potensi diri dalam hal jurnalistik, ide kreatif dan kerja tim.
    The challengesPeluang naik karir membutuhkan waktu yang cukup lama.
    5.0
    News Gathering
    Apr 2021
    West Jakarta Jakarta9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    pengalaman
    The good thingslingkungannya dan jenis pekerjaannya
    The challengestidak ada kesulitan selagi belajar di lapangan
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