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 455 reviews)); "People and the overall culture is great!" ((in 230 reviews)); "Your colleagues are great and there is a good client roster." ((in 166 reviews)); "Good benefits for medical and 401k." ((in 138 reviews)); "Supportive teams and great for beginners" ((in 115 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance; really bureaucratic (finance mindset)" ((in 191 reviews)); "always think there is an underlying problem; no women in higher management; low pay" ((in 177 reviews)); "They hire young kids to work long hours and make them slaves by paying almost nothing!!" ((in 157 reviews)); "Low salary and rather questionable decision" ((in 154 reviews)); "Particularly bad experience with a senior manager and leadership at the time that led to decision to leave" ((in 95 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

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Mar 14, 2018

Love it here!!

Administrative assistant, brand

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are great! Pays Well. The team I work with are wonderful. Regardless of your work level. Your still treated the same. Growth opportunities

Cons

Can feel a little cliquey, so I sometimes feel left out. I also do not like that I can not do overtime. For example if I am asked to help with an event I can’t go over 40 hours. If so then I muctnoff set my hours by leaving early on certain days to make sure I stay within 40 hours. Which I find very unfair especially if I am willing to work and help with an event. I shouldn’t have to cut back my hours if that means I want to also help with a client.

Edelman Response

8y

Thanks for your feedback! It's so great to hear how much you love working here. I do, too. I understand how frustrating it must be to be told you can't work more hours when you are passionate about what you do and want to. The restrictions you're experiencing are likely due to our legal obligations for non-exempt, overtime-eligible employees, but if you ever don't feel like you're able to produce your best work for our clients within your current schedule, I hope you'll reach out to your manager or HR to discuss options. Thank you again for your review! Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

1.0

Jan 12, 2018

Pass

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there is free parking air conditioned

Cons

Terrible leadership, institutional issues, lazy

4.0

Nov 4, 2017

A great company, with a great culture and great people!

Assistant account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Edelman is a fantastic place to begin your career! There's really great trainings, on-boarding for new staff and colleagues are always willing to spend extra time to teach you. There are opportunities to continue learning throughout your time at the company, not just in the beginning, which is great! The people are fantastic and there's a really great camaraderie, especially among junior level staff. The company offers great benefits, perks, holiday time off and fair PTO. If you're working at Edelman, you will certainly collaborate with really amazing, smart people!

Cons

- Unfair pay, especially for junior level staff who are doing a majority of the tactical, day-to-day work. - Some senior staff say that they're collaborative and willing to roll up their sleeves, but actions speak louder than words. - Depending on the team you are on, your title might not be comparable to that of another individual on a different team; certain teams have higher or lower expectations. - The overtime law for non-exempt employees is a good idea in theory when used correctly, but it strongly depends on what team you work on and you don't really get to decide that.

Edelman Response

8y

Thanks for your review. I'm so happy to hear about all the many things you enjoy. Thank you also for so constructively sharing your advice with us. It's helpful as we evaluate our programs, processes, structure and initiatives. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

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