Good place to work in PR - Senior Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

4.0
29 Oct 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Fun place to work overall with great people. There you have a very clear career path and managers are open to giving feedback and committed to helping you grow. Promotions are frequent, but sought after, and they give you something to strive for...rather than at other agencies where you may remain the same position for years at a time. Some people will become Edelman lifers if they fall in with the right contacts. Most others will go away...some to realize that Edelman wasn't so bad after all. Great benefits, smart people, high standards in general.

Cons

Very political. Long hours. Some glamorous accounts...some not so much.

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4.0
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Pros

Edelman gives you real exposure to senior leaders, complex work, and smart people. You can learn a lot quickly, build strong relationships, and get close to how decisions are made. There are also good opportunities to take on meaningful projects if you are proactive and willing to speak up.

Cons

The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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