Cried Every Day - Account Executive (Digital Media) Edelman Employee Review

1.0
22 Jan 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- work on amazing accounts - learn a ton

Cons

- extreme gender pay gap for junior employees in the SF office. When confronted, senior management and HR admitted they knew about the pay differences for junior men and women, but they said there was nothing they could do about it. - no consequences for reported sexual misconduct by an SVP - like any business that runs on billable hours, junior employees are worked to the bone as soon as they are no longer eligible to receive overtime pay. - racist hiring, firing, and promotion practices. not a welcoming environment for people of color.

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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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