Does Metis Communications pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Metis Communications employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Metis Communications. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Metis Communications?

66% of Metis Communications employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Metis Communications 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the pros of working at Metis Communications according to real employee reviews?

"The leadership team is pretty transparent about standing with clients and finances." ((in 3 reviews)); "life balance and I believe management at Metis did try their best to promote a healthy balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "The team is small and collaborative and everyone's dedicated to doing their best work for clients." ((in 3 reviews))

Metis Communications Reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

Courtney Hurst and Cathy Atkins

75% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Metis Communications has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Metis Communications employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

19 reviews

1.0

1 Sept 2016

High anxiety, low reward; Felt like a bait-and-switch job

Anonymous employee

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Pros

--Great location and office space, and healthcare benefits package was standard. --Small teams allow for junior level staffers to have access to work they might not get to touch on elsewhere. --Comradery among junior staffers.

Cons

I've worked at multiple agencies and the way Metis is structured is not conducive to any real growth, especially if an employee doesn't fit into the exact mold of what management "thinks" someone in a non-management level position at an agency should be. Yes, agency life is fast-paced, and client relations/satisfaction are the number one priority in this field, but the negative way employees are treated behind-the-scenes is unlike anything I've experienced, before or after Metis. It is important for agencies to have high standards and produce good work, which Metis does (externally) most of the time, but internally there are some real problems. The complete lack of work-life balance, the negative (often clique-y and passive aggressive) behavior of mid-level management and executives and the intense micromanagement (to the point where as a twenty-something I did not even feel comfortable drafting an email) led me to look for other opportunities as soon as possible. When interviewing, Metis was positioned as "a real family", but that's only the case if you fit its rigid, anxiety-driven mold.

Metis Communications Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to post this review and share your impression of your time at Metis. We appreciate your candor and feel strongly that all feedback is good feedback, even when it's negative. We take all input to heart and use it to make us better. Thanks again and please don't hesitate to contact me directly if you'd like to discuss the days you spent with us. -Melissa Cohen, managing partner

2.0

27 Nov 2016

Learned a lot, but I have PTSD

Anonymous employee

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Pros

You will learn a lot very quickly. The company's processes and account management is down to a science.

Cons

Metis fosters a culture of fear; you will be micromanaged and sworn at if you mess up. You are encouraged to bring new ideas to the table, but you will be publicly shamed in front of the entire office if someone does not agree with you. Some people use this as motivation to do better the next time around, but this type of culture is not for me.

Metis Communications Response

9y

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, and we’re sorry to hear you interpreted our culture this way. We’re glad, however, that you learned a lot with us, and we hope you can tap into that knowledge with your next company, as so many of our alumni have done over the years as they’ve progressed in their careers. Our goal is to nurture the talented professionals who join our team. If you'd like to talk about your experience, please feel free to contact me directly. -Rebecca Joyner, vp of content strategy

5.0

2 Aug 2016

My two cents...

Anonymous employee

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Pros

After seeing some (not all) of the reviews here I feel compelled to share my two cents. I worked here for several years and can confidently say that everything I learned from the leadership team at Metis contributed directly to my success today. It wasn't easy work, but what great work is? If you're smart enough to take advantage of the access and mentorship the senior management team offers, you'll be infinitely better for it. You're the captain of your ship here. Do your job, be accountable, display ownership and responsibility, communicate your passions and you'll unlock the treasure chest at Metis. If you're struggling, communicate it and the leadership will jump in and help you. They are more open to professional development than many other agencies. They want people to grow with their company and invest heavily in training, education, and mentorship. For those looking for the soft perks, Metis is pretty generous in my opinion when it comes to time off, full coverage w/ HR benefits, flexible WFH policy, lots of opportunities for office fun and socializing w/ winter & summer company outings, a keg, beautiful office w/ ping pong table, etc.

Cons

The firm is extremely committed to quality for its clients, if you consider that a con. I know from experience that these high standards are over-communicated in the interview process. There is no sugar-coating that being the best can translate to a demanding work environment. They're honest so that those looking for a 9-5 job will understand that awesome client service means you sometimes have to work outside of that time frame. Metis is loved by clients because they become extensions of their team, and that sometimes means supporting them off-hours. Candidates looking for a 9-5 would do much better working at a larger firm where it's easier to get away with less than awesome results and be satisfied with growing at a much slower pace.

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