Does Directive pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Directive?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Directive?

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)

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

"The people I had the opportunity to work with are smart, innovative, collaborative, helpful, and friendly." ((in 21 reviews)); "Very smart team members." ((in 18 reviews)); "Great benefits and unlimited PTO" ((in 15 reviews)); "Competitive Pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "Some of the best team members who all bring different strengths." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"If the CEO was able to work you 24/7, he would." ((in 12 reviews)); "based culture is toxic." ((in 11 reviews)); "Conservative leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "This behavior explains why Directive has frequent layoffs and hiring pushes, often simultaneously." ((in 5 reviews)); "The only con that I can come up with is no health benefits (yet) and sometimes we are office snack stash runs empty." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Directive layoffs in 2026?

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.

What are the top reviewed Directive locations?

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

Directive reviews

2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(151 total reviews)

Garrett Mehrguth

36% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Work/Life balance

Directive has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Directive employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

151 reviews

5.0

Aug 20, 2018

Solid company with an atmosphere to accelerate growth of the individual and team alike

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great compensation. Dedicated and intelligent fellow employees pushing themselves each day. Ongoing education and training to foster the development of knowledge/skill sets. Fun atmosphere (cold brew and pool table are staples of my day). Room to advance within the company if you have grit and a strong work ethic. Overall, it's a great place to work!

Cons

Sometimes the cold brew runs out for a day...those days are tough.

5.0

Jul 31, 2018

Dynamic and fun company to work for with plenty of opportunities for career growth

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Transparent leaders. No sugar-coating here. They set clear expectations and make sure they set you up for success. The rest is up to you. - Career growth opportunities. - Everyone is smarter than you (that's a good thing) yet still eager to learn more. - Cool office and work environment (cold brew on tap, cereal bar, snacks, pool table, etc.)

Cons

- Fast paced. You need to be able to adapt quickly - Lack of onboarding training for specialists but has significantly improved since I began working here. - If you have a poor work ethic and can't make deadlines, do not apply here.

5.0

Jun 19, 2018

Directive Consulting is built for the future

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No agency has the structure that Directive does, the teamwork is exceptional, and the growth possibilities are endless. Plus a great working environment, clear expectations, and exciting clients.

Cons

It's a fast-paced environment that is built for success but does require excellent time management and discipline to succeed, which you need to develop.

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