Hard Work, Awful Culture - Political Reports Specialist Nielsen Merksamer Employee Review

There has been a large push for work culture and technological changes that have led to an enjoyable working environment. The firm is flexible with time off requests and only asks people to come in 2-3 days a week. The firm strives to retain talent and is open to people wanting to advance in their careers.

Long work hours are required during reporting months but overtime is paid. The job is really hard in the first year as you have to learn 50 states (plus localities) worth of reporting and registration processes but the job does get easier as you get more experience.

Very interesting and challenging work. If you enjoy politics, current events and public policy this is a dream job. Everyone here is brilliant and they all help raise your game. If you are able to handle pressure and don’t take every correction to your work personally you will thrive. If you take every edit as a personal affront you are not a good fit. If you want to gain invaluable life and job skills this is a perfect place to work. Career/promotional opportunities are available to non-attorneys as the Firm always promotes from within for management positions. Other perks: free parking, beautiful location right on the bay, stocked kitchen, excellent retirement and health benefits, fun environment with nice (non-toxic) people to work with; varied and prominent clientele.

The time commitment in election years -but the overtime and bonuses help a lot and it pays off. Depending on where you live your commute could be tough but it is a great commute for SF, Marin, Oakland dwellers. You have to be able to thrive under stress and not crumble. You definitely can’t be a natural procrastinator because you will not succeed. You have to want to be the best and not just phone it in.