Long hours, at times cutthroat, but good if you know you want to be in PR - Assistant Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Nov 5, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's well recognized and well regarded within the world of PR. If you work or have worked for Edelman people in the marketing world tend to recognize the name, depending on what type of marketing and where in the world you are. Definitely, if you intend to continue on in a career in PR, everyone in PR knows Edelman and most likely associates you with a certain level of aptitude and accomplishment given the nature of the company and the working environment.

Cons

Long work hours, sometimes working on weekends if there's a big event going on, always having to be keenly aware of what is going on in the news media, breaking news, etc.

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Edelman gives you real exposure to senior leaders, complex work, and smart people. You can learn a lot quickly, build strong relationships, and get close to how decisions are made. There are also good opportunities to take on meaningful projects if you are proactive and willing to speak up.

Cons

The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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