Item: Directive
Rating: 5
Author: Current employee - Anonymous employee

Question 1

Does Directive pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Directive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Directive. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Directive?

Accepted Answer

33% of Directive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Directive 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Directive?

Accepted Answer

Account Manager (9), Paid Media Strategist (8), SEO Specialist (7), Senior Paid Media Strategist (7), Specialist (4), Strategist (4), Associate Director (3), Sales Development Representative (SDR) (3), Senior Account Strategist (3), Anonymous (2), Anonymous Employee (2), Client Services (2), Consultant (2), Digital Designer (2), Director (2)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"The people I had the opportunity to work with are smart, innovative, collaborative, helpful, and friendly." ((in 21 reviews)); "Great benefits and unlimited PTO" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 11 reviews)); "Growth opportunities" ((in 9 reviews)); "Some of the best team members who all bring different strengths." ((in 7 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Directive according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"based culture is toxic." ((in 11 reviews)); "If the CEO was able to work you 24/7, he would." ((in 10 reviews)); "Conservative leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "He also announced that if you take 3 weeks every year it will and I QUOTE "it will look bad on you". 3 weeks of mental/physical vacay A YEAR will look bad on you, but you were just offering unlimited PTO?! Well, if that doesn't just say everything about management... but wait!" ((in 6 reviews)); "This behavior explains why Directive has frequent layoffs and hiring pushes, often simultaneously." ((in 6 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Directive layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Directive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Directive in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Directive locations?

Accepted Answer

Irvine, Austin, San Diego, Costa Mesa, Dallas, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Orange

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