Run for the hills! - Social Media Community Manager MERGE Employee Review

1.0
Nov 15, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits and a very nice working location with great snacks.

Cons

Where do we start? I interviewed, really liked the social media team, took the job and moved to a new city. My first day, my leader quit. They didn't replace that position so I was on an island for weeks until they put me under someone who had no real knowledge of social media. It was very clear that this department did not want to be bothered with social media. My work was often dismissed and diminished with phrases like "social media is not rocket science". There's absolutely no process. Nobody knows anything about social media and they use people's skills to appease the client with no real KPIs, just checking boxing to keep fires out. Funny thing, there's a fire almost everyday b/c the process is that there is no process. Every client is doing something different and they have at least 30 different platforms that nobody knows how to use. There's 0 training, you have to learn the platforms on your own with no help then you are absolutely crucified if you make a mistake. Clients essentially run every single employee insane and leadership allows it. They don't post or create content based on best practice, they post based on when the CEOs are looking at social. I was told the agency couldn't "sustain" me and they gave me 30 days to find a new job then played it out to everyone that I resigned. The culture and values are nonexistent. Nobody cares if you're doing a good job, but make a mistake you're public enemy #1. Lots of lying and shady sneaky things going on. You can't trust a single soul there.

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5.0
Jan 20, 2026
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Pros

My experience at Merge has been very positive. The leadership team is consistently focused on the growth of both the team and its individual members (and clients). It's a very flexible environment with a strong emphasis on client service and supporting their unique goals.

Cons

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1.0
Mar 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

No pros since we've had this new leadership team. So much potential, but going no where with all these new people who have no idea how to run a business.

Cons

I've seen a lot of change over the years, but this new executive leadership team is by far the worse MERGE has ever had. The leadership team has tripled in size over the past year, but we can't seem to win any new business and some of our current clients are leaving us as well. It's evident to our clients that we can't get our act together. In addition to that, MERGE has been quietly firing some really talented people. They've been replaced by people that don't know what they are doing. This has led to other staff members having to take on the additional responsibilities. New leaders have made it clear that they only deal with high level responsibilities and demand their staff to figure everything else out. Unfortunately, no one will question or ask for help anymore as getting fired will always be the outcome. Morale is at an all time low and it's no longer worth going into the office. They do not value their employees and it's blatant with all the benefits and perks they've cut back in the last few months.

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Thank you for sharing your candid feedback on the challenges and changes you've experienced over your 5 years at MERGE. We understand that change can be difficult and hear your concerns, and we want to assure you that we are committed to making sure our team members feel supported during these times. We encourage you to reach out to the Talent team directly so we can discuss your specific concerns and work toward meaningful improvements.
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