For a mid-sized company, SM is very poorly managed and disorganized with lack of resource allocation and efficient systems in place. Most of the employees have been there for years, but for a new hire coming in, the training (lack thereof) and support system leaves a lot to be desired. Be prepared to be set up to fail from the beginning. Certain offices in the company are managed very much like a frat house with new employees expected to pass a series of "hazing" tests. The culture is very much, "not a good fit until proven otherwise" instead of being a culture of positive reinforcement and support for new hires, whom management chose to bring in. Management will not spend any time with new employees and little to no training will be given (other than that which comes from sitting with peers). Inter-office communication is very poor and there's a lot of unnecessary politics, which are just overkill in such a small office. Staff are not treated as empowered professionals, but rather, like overgrown college students (complete with written tests, hazing, team competitions and micro-management). This company will be a very frustrating experience for someone with tenured experience at a traditional media giant who has been trained in being a brand ambassador and marketing partner to senior level clients. For these individuals, throw all of your training out the window and do the opposite of what your instincts tell you to do (except for if your instincts tell you to run screaming in the opposite direction). Good luck!
