Is Edelman a good company to work for?

Edelman has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 4,507 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Edelman to a friend and 41% 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?

61% 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 (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 456 reviews)); "People and the overall culture is great!" ((in 228 reviews)); "Your colleagues are great and there is a good client roster." ((in 161 reviews)); "Good benefits for medical and 401k." ((in 141 reviews)); "Great clients across food and tech" ((in 83 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance; really bureaucratic (finance mindset)" ((in 202 reviews)); "always think there is an underlying problem; no women in higher management; low pay" ((in 176 reviews)); "Long hours; there's an expectation that you can't leave until 6pm in most locations" ((in 152 reviews)); "low salaries and always should work overtime" ((in 148 reviews)); "Particularly bad experience with a senior manager and leadership at the time that led to decision to leave" ((in 100 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

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(3,516 total reviews)

Richard W. Edelman

60% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Edelman has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,516 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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1.0

Mar 4, 2019

Sinking ship - avoid at all costs

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Exposure to a range of decent client work, ability to collaborate with better offices in the network.

Cons

—Very poor overall leadership of the Atlanta office —Immature, insecure, untrained, and gossipy managers —Vindictive, cutthroat, and sabotaging culture among employees that really aren’t that bright —Open marginalization of people of color, with lack of upward mobility or inclusion where they are —Shallow efforts to respond to complaints, if they respond at all —Undisciplined approach to client work —More than a dozen resignations in past 6 months —Lack of appreciation for good talent —NO accountability whatsoever —Hyper-focused on money not people —Lots of obvious favoritism and backstabbing —Local HR team paralyzed with so many complaints/issues —No investment in basic training or professional development —DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME COMING HERE, you’ll regret it if you do.

Edelman Response

7y

Your comments are obviously concerning, so I hope you're willing to discuss your experiences with me directly as soon as possible, so I can gain context and have the opportunity to evaluate and address these concerns. I can be reached at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

1.0

Feb 16, 2019

Horrific Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Eldeman looks to hire the best and brightest in the industry. Richard is a true innovator in our field.

Cons

In trying to describe the work culture at Edelman, I remember how a very brave woman described the misogynistic and competitive work culture at Uber in 2017. Like her, I was compelled to leave my company because of the atmosphere. But I did feel like it would be important to document what happened for the record, at least by being honest in my exit interview. As a result, HR told me I must be “misinterpreting behaviors” and that they didn’t see a need to look into it or bring it up with the head of human resources at Edelman. It takes a lot for women to come forward, even in an exit interview once they’ve already resigned. Unfortunately, I feel at Edelman, the problem starts at the top, like work culture and ethics typically do. And what happens when the people at the top are not only the biggest offenders but also large revenue generators? After my experience at Edelman, and especially after that exit interview, I could not possibly recommend the firm as a good work environment — especially if you’re a woman.

Edelman Response

7y

Well, as the head of Human Resources, you have my attention. I am very concerned about your serious comments and hope you're willing to discuss your experiences with me directly, so I can better understand some of your feedback and have the opportunity to evaluate and address these concerns. I can be reached at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

1.0

Feb 13, 2019

Not my ideal place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture great. Many perks available

Cons

ZHR personnel not helpful at all.

Edelman Response

7y

Thanks for your review. I'm happy to hear you're pleased with our perks and culture. Your mention of a negative experience with HR concerns me. Please reach out to me at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com if you're willing to share details. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director US HR

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