Edelman is the best of the best - Senior Vice President Edelman Employee Review

5.0
1 Oct 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Edelman is the best of the best in the PR industry. Edelman has excellent leadership and opportunities for growth and development of employees. Being the largest independent public relations firm, there is a lot of flexibility for staff, but still challenging and exciting client work.

Cons

It's a demandingenvironment where you need to work hard, but in the several years I have been at Edelman, my skills have grown tremendously.

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Cons

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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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