Siloed departmental structures - Art Director GLAAD Employee Review

2.0
22 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Love the cause and the opportunities this opened up for me, and got to work with some truly incredible people

Cons

There is a constant shift in staff as needs are often determined by the moods and whims of the L team chasing current media stories instead of focusing on creating our own narrative. No real spaces for honest conversation, growth or recognition. If you start low, you stay low.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

There are some great people to work with.

Cons

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