Pros
Incredibly smart, talented and driven team - they are the best of the best. Perfection is expected to garner the best results possible for all clients. It's a fast-paced, challenging and exciting environment that pushes everyone to produce their best. I loved working there, learned a ton, received a lot of opportunity. I was never a better PR professional than while at Edelman (if only I wanted to work in PR long-term...). Pay is fair. Great internal training. Amazing female mentoring groups. Offices are fabulous.
Cons
There are a lot of levels and processes that don't always drive production. While upper mgmt pushes "work/life" balance, long hours are often expected to get the job done. In some practice groups, there can be a lot of cattiness and competition. Success is truly based on your team and manager.