Is Edelman a good company to work for?

Edelman has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 4,503 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 42% 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 1% 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 3.4 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 (103) , Senior Vice President (91) , Account Director (49) , Director (42) , Internship (41) , Manager (34) , Senior Account 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 443 reviews)); "People and the overall culture is great!" ((in 239 reviews)); "Amazing and smart colleagues with whom I get to work with and learn from every day; high" ((in 158 reviews)); "Good benefits for medical and 401k." ((in 125 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 104 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance; really bureaucratic (finance mindset)" ((in 198 reviews)); "always think there is an underlying problem; no women in higher management; low pay" ((in 179 reviews)); "low salaries and always should work overtime" ((in 152 reviews)); "They hire young kids to work long hours and make them slaves by paying almost nothing!!" ((in 151 reviews)); "Particularly bad experience with a senior manager and leadership at the time that led to decision to leave" ((in 101 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?

New York , Chicago , Washington , San Francisco , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Seattle , San Mateo , Portland , Dallas , Rochester , Austin , Miami , Houston , Orlando , Sacramento , Fairfax , Brooklyn , South San Francisco , Mountain View , Boston , Jersey City , Morganville , Newark , Auburn , Atlanta , Ina , Astoria , Mexico , Syracuse

Edelman reviews

3.5

62% would recommend to a friend

(3,512 total reviews)

Richard W. Edelman

59% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Edelman has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,512 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Edelman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews

2.0

Oct 25, 2024

A brand of ‘trust’ is total BS

Senior vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Fabulous team and colleagues, but I know this varies by practice.

Cons

Edelman’s brand is trust and family values. They will use you, lift you up, and spit you out in the most brutal way. I’ve never seen anything like it before.

4.0

Oct 24, 2024

Great opportunities, poor compensation

Account supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent place to learn and work with some of the best in the business (especially if you're a Type A and can work with other Type As). Great networking + visibility opportunities. Abundance of resources/IP /capabilities/editorial relationships that other agencies don't have. PTO benefits are significantly more generous compared to other agencies + in the absence of higher salaries - I have 45+ days of paid time off - 20 days of vacation, 15 days of holiday (including a flex day), 10 days of sick/wellness time per year.

Cons

Compensation packages for junior employees aren't high enough // have not been adjusted to sustain living standards in rapidly growing markets like Austin. Lots of internal politics to navigate. Culture + career advancement opportunities are contingent on the people directly within your orbit.

4.0

Oct 24, 2024

Great place to work

Senior copywriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work culture, office environment, good people, supportive peers, decent compensation.

Cons

Appraisals are bad, even thought your initial package might look great.

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