Pros
This review title describes management decisions and serves as a directive should you or someone you love be offered a job at the Allston offices of EditShare LLC. If you've been working in some vaguely technical role in the broadcast/media industry for decades and don't aspire to any sort of senior management position, this may be the place for you, especially if your job search has turned desperate and you've got a few more years left before you can retire. The internship program seems okay, but there are companies out there which can provide a much more positive and engaging "real world" software engineering experience. If you can remain impervious to office politics and have an engaging life outside of the company, you may be okay working here for a short amount of time, if only to prevent a gap in your resume while you search for a more fulfilling career. The office building has a parking lot and is close to a grocery store and a decent bar.
Cons
The product line is bloated, expensive, and prone to failure. Many software engineering processes run contrary to modern best practice. Technology performs middlingly within the industry and is far from cutting edge. QA regarded as an afterthought. No dedicated HR director or office manager. Flat management structure with ever-shifting priorities. Promotions and raises have mythical status. Employees are generally not valued as humans or made to feel like they are an important asset Low salaries, not just for the area, but compared to national averages. Limited benefits, no 401k matching. No 'perks' or team building events, thus, no company culture or sense of camaraderie. Incohesive, uninspired graphic design and branding. The drab, austere office environs amplify the effects of an unfriendly and isolating atmosphere. Some bad hires (incompetent, hostile, creepy, criminal) kept around for reasons unknown. Coffee undrinkable, no snacks provided.
