Does FIRST pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FIRST employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FIRST. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at FIRST?

49% of FIRST employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated FIRST 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at FIRST?

Project Manager (16) , Event Technician (6) , Associate Project Manager (5) , Event Manager (5) , Production Coordinator (4) , Event Coordinator (3) , Event Service Specialist (3) , Event Technology Coordinator (3) , Intern (3) , Team Lead (3) , Anonymous (2) , Data Coordinator (2) , Event Production Technician (2) , Finance Director (2) , Operations Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at FIRST according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and team to work with" ((in 16 reviews)); "The culture is great and the energy in the office made it worth while." ((in 13 reviews)); "good environment and great people with diverse cultures" ((in 11 reviews)); "Good work/life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "The company offers great opportunity and is a fun place to work." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at FIRST according to real employee reviews?

"Management has absolutely no idea how to run a successful business and have made it this far with sheer luck and riding the coattails of the hardworking employees that they turned their backs on during the pandemic." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours and very demanding" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed FIRST locations?

New York , Jersey City , Charlotte , Chicago , Washington , Los Angeles , Seattle , Midtown New York

FIRST reviews

3.3

49% would recommend to a friend

(150 total reviews)

Maureen Ryan-Fable

52% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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FIRST has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 150 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FIRST employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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150 reviews

3.0

Jun 19, 2026

Supportive team but overworked with low rewards

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The event team is helpful to each other and want eachother to succeed Decent time off - but good luck taking it Insurance and benefits are good

Cons

SeniorManagers have little visibility with the team. Salarys and bonuses are not merit based and provide little to no reason to work harder Everyone is completely overworked

1.0

Jun 10, 2026

Friendly coworkers, but no career growth opportunities

Event production technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Co workers. Friendly People.

Cons

zero career advancement available. leadership will preach a family culture and ability to grow within the company but that is not true whatsoever.

2.0

Jun 8, 2026

Don’t stay for too long

Event technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are great and very helpful Good resume builder

Cons

Management never clearly explains things Lack of upward mobility Useless goal creation Usual corporate politics

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Supportive team but overworked with low rewards

Friendly coworkers, but no career growth opportunities

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