A great place to be comfortable doing uninspiring work - Senior CopyWriter Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Sep 7, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing coworkers, chill vibe compared to most ad agencies, decent company benefits

Cons

No matter what they tell you, this is still a PR shop, and work suffers because of that. Clients won't let you out of that PR "lane" because they already have other creative agencies, and as such, you spend a lot of time putting together decks for lackluster ideas that probably won't get produced. The creative department is also EXCEPTIONALLY top-heavy (everyone's a VP), meaning opportunities for growth are few and far between. This is not a place to build up your book, it's a place to build a comfortable living and start a family, which can really hurt creatives who are looking for more in their career.

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Edelman Response
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Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. We strive to make Edelman a great place to work. More than three years ago we embarked on a massive transformation to meet our clients’ changing needs. We are lucky enough to have some of the most talented people in the industry committed to making an impact on our clients’ business. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about your experience here. If you’re comfortable doing so, please reach out to me by email so we can meet the next time I’m in your office. John Clinton, Head of Creative and Content, North America

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