Practice what you preach. - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

4.0
20 Jan 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Big company with small company values. Executive management really believes in the company and the senior leaders are inspiring, motivational and fun to work with. Employees genuinely seem to like each other, especially in the management ranks.

Cons

Silos. Leadership says they're different from the other large PR agencies, i.e. better cooperation, less competition between P&L's, faster decision making, less politics--but in reality Edelman is no different from any other large global PR firm. Edelman is somewhat conservative and buttoned up. Many people have been there a very, very, very long time and seem reluctant to do things differently, especially if the change is suggested by or reflected in the actions of a new employee.

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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.

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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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