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    Weber Shandwick Reviews

    Updated January 18, 2019
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    Weber Shandwick CEO Andy Polansky
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    Pros

    • "Work-life balance and people are great" (in 32 reviews)

    • "Great people doing interesting work" (in 41 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      "Not your traditional PR firm..."

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - VP+ in New York, NY
      Current Employee - VP+ in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Weber Shandwick full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Smart colleagues and truly collaborative culture (not just on paper). Merit based environment -- you do great work, you get more opportunity. Best ideas win -- no matter where they come from.

      Cons

      Not as diverse as it could be -- though it's better than many firms and a ton of efforts are being made in this area

      Advice to Management

      Keep finding ways to show up and comers their value to the firm

    2. "Continuing to get better every year"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Vice President in New York, NY
      Current Employee - Vice President in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Weber Shandwick full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The agency works with some of the biggest brands. The people here are some of the smartest I've ever worked with. The agency might be rooted in PR, but the mix of experience here goes far beyond. The varied experience here is inspiring, and it enables us do the industry-leading work we're doing for our clients.

      Cons

      Stress on bottom lines has lead to fewer opportunities for team outings to strengthen the employee culture. Important not to lose a touch of fun in the mix.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to find ways employees can have their voices heard internally without needing to do so by external means.

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    3. "Solid"

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      Former Employee - Account in Minneapolis, MN
      Former Employee - Account in Minneapolis, MN
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Weber Shandwick full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Interesting clients, solid PR work.

      Cons

      IPG ownership
      Sr Mgmnt have been in it together for a long time, aren't open to new-comers
      Rooted in legacy PR practices

    4. "some people are nice/some are shady"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Weber Shandwick (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      There's some really nice people
      You get some great experience
      Lots of great benefits
      Great opportunities to build your experience

      Cons

      No communication from management.
      Bottom line, work ethic isn't really as important as your popularity.
      If you kiss butt and are a phony, no matter how much you work, you'll be just fine.

    5. "Great Place to Work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Weber Shandwick full-time

      Pros

      Open and engaging environment. Many ways to get involved and increase your experience and constant opportunities for learning.

      Cons

      Salary is a little below average for similar positions.

    6. "Good Company"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Weber Shandwick full-time

      Pros

      Benefits, Dependable, Good Clients, Upward Movement

      Cons

      large corporate company, not nimble

    7. "not ideal"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      The hours and balance were decent

      Cons

      everything and everyone else there

    8. "Intern Review"

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      Former Employee - Intern in Chicago, IL
      Former Employee - Intern in Chicago, IL

      I worked at Weber Shandwick (Less than a year)

      Pros

      There were a lot of interns which made for a fun environment. They had a structured internship program and allowed for interns to get involved in a variety of industries.

      Cons

      The work load was on the lighter side the majority of the time.

    9. "Pretty friendly working environment"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      worked there as an intern and was a really good experience. You can learn real stuff there

      Cons

      The structure is not as flat as imagined

    10. "Copywriter"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Weber Shandwick full-time

      Pros

      Great people to work for

      Cons

      Too much social writing unfortunately