What's the Work-Life Balance Like at NBCUniversal?

Updated on October 06, 2026

NBCUniversal Employee Perspectives

The people at NBCU treat you like people first. They understand that you have a life outside of work. I had a baby last year, and my managers have always prioritized asking about myself as a parent and about my baby because they recognize that I am a human first and not just someone trying to pump out code.

Aileen Wong
Aileen Wong, Manager, Software Engineering

NBCUniversal Employee Reviews

The people at NBCU treat you like people first. They understand that you have a life outside of work. I had a baby last year, and my managers have always prioritized asking about myself as a parent and about my baby because they recognize that I am a human first and not just someone trying to pump out code. And when you’re good personally, you’re going to produce better work — but they will always put the person over the work.

Manager, Software Engineering
Manager, Software Engineering

I appreciate the opportunity to build relationships and have those face-to-face conversations. Leadership here sees this as a critical aspect of building culture. To me, that’s a huge investment in making sure that you’re able to create strong connections that will lead to great work and sustaining a job that people want to show up to each day.

VP of product, engagement experience at Peacock
VP of product, engagement experience at Peacock

What People Are Saying About NBCUniversal

  • Time Off Access: Policies provide generous vacation time, company holidays, personal/myDays, caregiving days, sick time, and paid parental leave. These benefits are often credited with helping employees maintain balance when workloads ebb and flow.
  • Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Many office-based roles operate on hybrid schedules, with some teams offering predictable in‑office rhythms and the ability to work from home part of the week. This flexibility is described as a meaningful aid to managing personal commitments, though it varies by group.
  • Workload Manageability: Corporate, engineering, and other office-based teams are frequently described as having a manageable, more predictable cadence with limited after‑hours demands. Some divisions characterize workloads as busy but not overwhelming, with evenings and weekends generally respected.

NBCUniversal's Benefits

Offers generous PTO

Provides bereavement leave

Provides floating holidays

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Provides sick leave

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers wellness programs