Solid values, smart team, great clients but... - Vice President Operations Edelman Employee Review

3.0
9 Apr 2019
Recommend
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Pros

always impressed by the level of smarts in the room. excellent tactical approach based in analytics.

Cons

lack of career pathing (especially in the Creative Network). very different standards for advancing from account staff to creative. Salary far below average for role.

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Edelman Response
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Thanks for your review, and for spending the better part of a decade at Edelman so far! I'm glad to hear you've been continually impressed with the people we hire. I am too. I've taken note of your comments about the Creative Network and appreciate your feedback. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director US HR

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