A great place to grow (and an even better place to work)
Pros
- The people. Everyone says this about their workplace, but the people at Propllr possess an impressive blend of curiosity, compassion, and drive. This is a special place to work. - Leadership is comprised of genuinely kind people who want the best for their employees. Josh and Brenna are at the top of their fields and will help employees hone their talents in whatever ways they can. - You can see the real-world impact your actions have on your startup clients. Whether you draft a long-form report or land a top-tier placement, you feel the benefits those "wins" drive. - The compensation package is competitive. Propllr takes care of its employees. Whether it's month-long sabbaticals (after just five years of employment) or summer Fridays, Propllr also makes sure people have time to recharge. - Transparent promotional guidelines and salary bands for every role. This is a somewhat recent development but Propllr now sets the standard here. - This is an incredible place to cut your teeth and learn a lot in a short amount of time. Specifically, the writing training you get here is second to none. (Side note: Brenna is an absolute genius when it comes to coaching writers and helping them find the pitch-perfect messaging for their clients.)
Cons
(Note: these aren't cons per se; they're just things to be aware of as you consider a move to Propllr!) - Like many agencies, the number of clients has a direct impact on workload. More clients mean more work. Though leadership has done a fairly good job of preserving work-life balance and leveraging freelancers if / as necessary. - In the past couple of years, there's been a fair bit of turnover. Again, this is typical of agencies (especially recently), but it's just something to bear in mind. - This is an efficient, lean agency that emphasizes collaboration. If you prefer sticking to yourself and keeping a low profile, this is not the place for you. - Tangentially: this is a lean agency, which means they're hiring when they need help quickly. Junior employees will have a steep learning curve. (But, speaking as someone who started as a junior-level employee, it gets easier – and you have support from leadership.) - Company diversity has ebbed and flowed with turnover. Leadership is aware, though, and has worked with the DE&I Working Group to formalize inclusive recruiting practices and foster a deeper sense of belonging within the agency.