Fifth Ring has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fifth Ring employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).
Agencies like Fifth Ring are incredibly rare; there are very few agencies in the world that can boast the talent, commitment and expertise that Fifth Ring can. The global team genuinely cares about each other, celebrating successes together and supporting each other to deliver exceptional client delivery (that is ever-more impressive considering the size of the agency). The calibre of client accounts and projects is world class, meaning the opportunity to build an impressive portfolio and career is very real here - Fifth Ring is an incredible agency to get a start in or develop in marketing communications, lead with deep expertise, and to carve out a diverse, thriving and truly global career.
Cons
Like most if not all agencies, Fifth Ring is very fast-paced. While this is a commonplace trait of agency life, and the team is well equipped to manage this, the fast pace of play may not suit all and everyone looking to join the agency.
Fifth Ring Response
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Thank you for your kind words. We’re proud of Fifth Ring’s global talent, collaborative culture, and world-class client work. It’s great to hear that you see it as a place to grow and build a thriving career.
We recognise agency life is fast-paced and appreciate the dedication of our team. Your feedback on valuing individual contributions is important, and we remain committed to fostering a supportive, high-impact environment. Thanks for being part of Fifth Ring!
Great Culture – The management is supportive, and there’s an open communication style that makes me feel valued and heard. Management and (most) colleagues genuinely listen and act on feedback, and there’s always a focus on improving processes.
Growth Opportunities – If you thrive on autonomy, this is a great place to grow. You have the freedom to take charge of your work, explore new ideas, and be accountable for your own learning.
Work-Life Balance – Unlike some marcomms agencies where long hours are the norm, the management respects work-life balance and this sets the culture. The hybrid setup gives you flexibility, and there’s no expectation to work outside of your hours, which makes a huge difference in my motivation.
Cons
Lean Team – Working in a lean team has its pros, but it can sometimes make handovers tricky. You have to be really organised and proactive to keep things running smoothly.
Resource Constraints – Because the team is small, workloads can fluctuate. Sometimes things can get a bit stretched, but it’s manageable with good prioritisation.
Fifth Ring Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Fifth Ring. We're thrilled to hear that you value our culture of open communication, growth opportunities, and work-life balance—these are all things we actively work to cultivate, so it’s great to see them making a difference.
Your insights help us continue to grow and refine the way we work. Thank you for being part of Fifth Ring!
- Working with exceptionally talented colleagues who are experts in their fields
- A fun, friendly and collaborative environment
- Interesting, exciting and varied client projects
- Support and progression opportunities from the management team
- Recognition for your contributions through regular awards and annual values awards
- Good work/life balance, including great support around childcare / family needs
Cons
I personally don’t see it as a ‘con’ as I enjoy a fast-paced and busy work environment, but the pace of work is not the right fit for everyone. Fifth Ring (and agency life in general) is not the place for people looking for a job where you can coast along or give 50% effort.
Fifth Ring Response
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We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoy working in our collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team. We couldn’t agree more that our people are what make Fifth Ring special.
It’s great to hear that you value the variety of client projects, career growth opportunities, and recognition initiatives we have in place. We know that agency life is fast-paced, and we appreciate having team members like you who embrace the challenge and thrive in this environment.
Thanks for being part of the team!
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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fifth Ring employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fifth Ring. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
78% of Fifth Ring employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Fifth Ring 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.