Racepoint Global Reviews

Pros

Great people and culture. Everyone seems to enjoy working with each other.

Cons

Organizational structure could be improved. But it’s great and everyone knows their role.

Pros

One of the biggest pros you'll hear any Racer comment on is the people they work with - I couldn't agree more! Racepoint Global walks the talk regarding its culture, ethics, and philosophies. From day one, you are introduced to RPG's differentiators - its core values and behaviors - that genuinely shape the work and people here. Equally as exciting pros working at Racepoint Global include a generous PTO policy, excellent employee development programs, flexible work culture, and a slew of awesome benefits!

Cons

I genuinely can't think of any cons while working at RPG. Of course, like any job, there will be good days and bad, but I've always felt supported, understood, and cared about.

Pros

Racepoint Global is unique in how much attention it pays to employees. As a fully remote employee, I didn't expect to be paid much attention to. However, the agency has made a point to make me feel welcome and include me in on agency activities by flying me to the nearest office for quarterly meetups. The client roster is impressive and the work is challenging in the best way possible. There's also a culture of feedback, transparency, understanding and patience which has allowed me to learn from mistakes and understand expectations. When the work gets tough, I'm thankful to work at RPG because I know what you give is what you get.

Cons

Some of the tools are a bit outdated.

Pros

Experienced, talented people who invest in each other, take pride in their work, and deliver quality results for clients. Leadership is authentic and transparent. They embrace flexibility and working autonomously. They're passionate about lifting one another up, and will give you the guidance and tools you need to achieve your goals.

Cons

Working remotely means connecting with friends and clients virtually. While remote work enables a flexible work culture, I do wish I was able to spend more time with colleagues and clients in person.

Pros

RPG has a solid culture with emphasis on people and good work. People have the autonomy to work how they want and where they want. Accountability is a key factor in keeping this culture vibrant. Benefits (PTO and beyond) are top-level. Good starting levels for PTO and those increase after a short time. Managers encourage people to use their time and teams are good about covering for each other. Most of RPG works remote, so I loved that everyone came together for a full-company meeting in Boston. It gave everyone a chance to meet in person and provided fun bonding time.

Cons

Experiences can vary between accounts/teams and managers. No bad experiences, but not as consistent.

Pros

Great clients. Room for growth. Decent salary and benefits. Work/life balance is good.

Cons

Full client load. high expectations with little guidance.

Pros

As a 26+ year freelancer, it took a very unique company for me to consider moving in-house. I've occasionally taken short-term in-house positions to backfill for a client. But this move is one that will be long-term because Racepoint's culture of autonomy--giving employees the freedom to choose to work in the ways that allow them to do their best work--and their focus on continually learning new skills aligns with my own work ethic and beliefs. Also, after working as a solo practitioner for more than 26 years, to have the backing of teammates and executives makes it easier to accomplish client goals without putting in 60 hours per week. And, did I mention the PTO package? Wellness days, personal days, holidays (including Democracy Day so that I can continue my work as a county election worker) ices this in-house cake for me. The company is also committed to diversity. It's nice to not work with all white faces and to be able to bring my full self to work as an out, genderqueer butch. I appreciate that Racepoint is actively searching for diverse candidates and not simply taking the first qualified person that comes along. The last thing I'll say is that Racepoint Global hires the best talent wherever they find it. This means I can work from any location in the US or abroad--and not be chained to a desk in an office. The pandemic proved we all could succeed even when typing with one hand and holding a child in the other. Companies (I'm looking at you, Tesla and IBM) should not assume that being in an office is the path to success. As someone who spends the majority of their day writing, being in an office would kill my ability to concentrate.

Cons

The only con is that I feel like I still need more time to get up-to-speed on the company and all the best practices. I came in and hit the ground running and am squeezing in that info as time allows.

Pros

Racepoint is an innovative, hard-working agency full of focused people who live and breath tech and healthcare PR. A major benefit of working here is the personal development that's possible if you take the initiative and ask for it - I had a few close managers who made me a much better writer through lots of one-on-one collaboration and transparent feedback. Overall, Racepoint provides a tremendous amount of learning opportunities. You have the opportunity to gain new skills quickly; with senior team members frequently offering new projects and deliverables to take on. There's so many amazing people here and they invest in you. It's a fast-paced work environment therefore it's important to connect with colleagues (professionally & personally) and have open dialogue with your manager.

Cons

While an emphasis on learning is certainly an asset, the flip side is you are expected to master new skills and provide top notch content very quickly. Know what you're looking for before you start at Racepoint. Focusing on a tangible goal (for me, it was writing) while providing value to your teams helps mitigate potential issues such as maintaining a work/life balance and negotiating heavy workloads.

Pros

Racepoint Global focuses on supporting their employees rather than pressuring them. In an industry that can feel fast paced at times, RPG has built a culture that promotes employee well being. One core aspect of company culture is the notion of flexibility. Flexibility entails being able to work where and when you choose, so long as you get your work done. People go out of their way to help you with deliverables, and you can't ask for better teams. The company is filled with bright, positive and friendly people who strive to make RPG what it is: a place for people to grow and develop not only as PR professionals, but as better people.

Cons

Onboarding virtually can be difficult. It takes time to meet and build trust with your team members. But it really all comes down to how willing you are to break out of your shell and ask co-workers questions. The company also puts forth efforts to host meet ups at their various office locations to make this transition easier and bond teams together.

Pros

Kind, driven and smart co-workers; Flexible working arrangements; Work culture that promotes bringing your authentic self Racepoint is a great agency that offers various growth opportunities and challenges employees to be creative. It's been rewarding to work on exciting projects and have the support of a motivated team. Also, Racepoint offers L&D opportunities for employees to hear from colleagues and third-party speakers about a wide range of topics like writing, design and more. One of the most valuable sessions that Racepoint has hosted are with reporters who discuss their current coverage areas and interests, as well as their perspectives on the tech industry.

Cons

There can be heavy workloads at times (which is common for agencies) While there is currently a lack of diversity, I appreciate that Racepoint is taking steps to improve this by bringing in more diverse talent and supporting businesses and initiatives that promote diversity.