An absolute joke. - Strategist Edelman Employee Review

5.0
Oct 27, 2022
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Pros

The cliche "isn't owned by a typical parent company" is not a pro. That means they can run wild. They operate like a master agency, and because they aren't public, they are super sketch.

Cons

Diversity is a fallacy. They hire, and fire diversity quickly. Not an ounce of strategic leadership. Absolutely none. I can't think of one strong or motivating piece of advice I received from any higher-ups in strategy, and it's a shame because I asked. No mentorship - they expect you to learn the Edelman way on your own. I don't even want to say lack of transparency, because for being the top PR agency in the world, supposedly, there is no transparency. Their internal comms (and external) is a scam.

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Pros

Great clients. Great people to work with.

Cons

Office politics. Silly things that were sold to the client that just did not make sense.

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company. Some good clients, and nice office space.

Cons

Very limited opportunities for growth. During my time they reduced promotions to only once a year, and made many excuses for promoting as few people as possible (despite becoming the first "$1B" agency at that time). Morale was extremely low. People were forced to come into an office with nobody they actually worked with. Common to be passed from manager to manager. At one point I had 6+ managers within a 10-month span.

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