Okay place to work, but not enough knowledge of media - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

3.0
26 Feb 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Advancement - and some training

Cons

Very little training, and much of senior management have little knowledge of how the media works. If fact, they seem ashamed to "pitch" the media, and would rather be known as "consultants."

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Pros

I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company. Some good clients, and nice office space.

Cons

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