Is Edelman a good company to work for?

Edelman has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,511 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 62% of employees would recommend working at Edelman to a friend and 40% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Edelman have been left by employees working as Executive Vice President , Administrative Assistant and EVP .

Does Edelman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edelman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edelman. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edelman?

62% of Edelman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edelman 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edelman?

Account Executive (377) , Senior Account Executive (228) , Intern (199) , Assistant Account Executive (195) , Vice President (147) , Account Supervisor (142) , Account Manager (109) , Senior Account Supervisor (104) , Senior Vice President (92) , Account Director (49) , Director (42) , Internship (41) , Senior Account Manager (35) , Manager (34) , EVP (30)

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

"It's a fun program with a ton of interns (at least in NYC) and you'll meet some great people." ((in 464 reviews)); "People and the overall culture is great!" ((in 239 reviews)); "Your colleagues are great and there is a good client roster." ((in 157 reviews)); "• Good benefits (plenty of holiday and themed Thursday drinks are fab!)" ((in 141 reviews)); "It's a great opportunity to put a big name agency on your resume while having that exposure of a hard working agency." ((in 110 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance; really bureaucratic (finance mindset)" ((in 194 reviews)); "always think there is an underlying problem; no women in higher management; low pay" ((in 167 reviews)); "They hire young kids to work long hours and make them slaves by paying almost nothing!!" ((in 158 reviews)); "low salaries and always should work overtime" ((in 149 reviews)); "Particularly bad experience with a senior manager and leadership at the time that led to decision to leave" ((in 98 reviews))

What are employees saying about Edelman layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Edelman locations?

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Edelman reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(493 total reviews)

Richard W. Edelman

59% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

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1.0

Mar 17, 2017

In a word: NIGHTMARE.

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Far and away, biggest pro was LEAVING. Some of the international colleagues were excellent, but in each and every instance they were from acquisitions and not Edelman people.

Cons

This is by far the most ethically bankrupt, hostile and incestuous place I have worked in my entire career. You're hired for one job, given no flight path, no goals set, dismissive and absentee managers and then the backstabbing begins. There is no one to trust in this place. Seriously, no one. It's Lord of the Flies meets incompetency and rampant unethical behavior. There is NO reason to consider a position here. No fancy title, no promises of bonus or advancement, no salary--seriously nothing is worth it. If you want to work at a big agency - and you're junior (or senior for that matter) - go to Weber or a WPP, Publicis or Interpublic agency. The firm's monicker of communications marketing is a complete joke. It will not catch up to the creative agencies, because the talent and the ideas - and the competence - are not there. This shop is 1990s "PR light" and not to be taken seriously. There's far greater talent and collegial environments out there. Do not settle. PS: I'd question any of the overly positive Glassdoor reviews as placed by the company itself. If you don't take my advice - fine- just please consider this carefully before you dive into something you're bound to regret.

Edelman Response

9y

Your feedback is concerning to me. We don’t ever want employees to leave Edelman with these kinds of observations and we strive to provide our leaders and employees the structure, tools and resources to not only avoid poor experiences, but help build a supportive and empowering culture. If you’d be willing, I’d like to speak with you personally about this and I encourage you to reach out to me at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com. In the meantime, I’d like to address one piece of feedback directly and publicly; none of Edelman’s reviews on Glassdoor are posted by us as an organization. We never have—and never will—engage in such an unethical practice. Especially considering the business we’re in, we value the ability for employees to voice their experiences in an honest and anonymous way and will not interfere in their right to do so. Good or bad, we read every review and consider them seriously as valuable opportunities to hear from our staff and make improvements accordingly. Maria O’Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

4.0

Mar 9, 2017

Solid agency experience for new PR pros

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You develop a great understanding of PR/communication fundamentals and really hone your attention to detail. Upper management is smart, resourceful, and willing to share insights.

Cons

Pay was not the best, especially for the Bay Area.

Edelman Response

9y

Thanks for your review! It's always nice to see our priorities pay off with positive employee experiences. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

3.0

Mar 4, 2017

Vice President

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the people are the best part of the job

Cons

salary compensation, especially for senior women, and career advancement.

Edelman Response

9y

Thanks for your feedback. The people are my favorite thing about Edelman, too. They energize and inspire me daily! I'd like to better understand your observation about salary and advancement opportunities. While we always aim to prioritize gender equity (and created GWEN, the Global Women's Executive Network, to support our female leaders with advancement), we're constantly looking for more opportunities to exceed the mark for women at Edelman. If you feel comfortable, please reach out to me to share more. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director US HR

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