Pros
You get to work with some of the best in the business across various areas of PR, including crisis, digital, consumer, healthcare, etc. I had direct interaction with clients from the first week that I started. Senior employees definitely want junior and mid-level employees to rise quickly, and they empower them to do so. I was given multiple opportunities to own projects from the very beginning, and I love that I get to work with such a passionate group of people on a daily basis. Assert yourself quickly and develop an expertise within your team -- you'll have a much more fulfilling experience that way! Overall, the leadership at Edelman is top-notch, and the values and mission that Richard Edelman set for the firm permeate every level of the business.
Cons
The salaries are very low, and I took a significant pay cut to work here. Maintaining a decent work-life balance is ALWAYS a challenge given the nature of the industry and the hours that junior and mid-level employees are expected to work. I regularly clocked 12-hour days for my first few months at the company, and I doubt that I'll ever work less than 10.5 hours/day moving forward.