Account Supervisor - Account Supervisor Edelman Employee Review

3.0
17 Mar 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Best-in-class client names; Brilliant co-workers; Occasional opportunities to have agency over one's own career path internally; Flexible environment when it comes to needing to be out of the office (family emergencies, sick / WFH time, etc.)

Cons

Very political and secretive nature of communications and processes from senior executives leaves employees feeling directionless and at times unaware of their options; No internal communications with regard to standardizing essential procedures and expectations; Employees are expected to perform at the highest level of effort "because you work for the best PR firm" but are not compensated nearly as well as competitors and are eventually forced out to find the salaries they deserve.

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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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