Technologists, Creatives & Innovators - Creative Director Jacobson/Rost Employee Review

5.0
26 Nov 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

JR is quickly becoming one of the most progressive shops in town focusing on the combination of data, creative and strategy. No silos here with opportunities to take your career as far as you desire. Ideas are king and anyone can contribute. If you want to shine, you will. New business wins show that clients trust and want to work with us. We're not bogged down with bloat and overhead like bigger shops that smart clients of today don't want to pay for.

Cons

Negative reviews come from people who can't quite cut it in this business. Yes, you will be challenged, but this isn't a place to expect trophies for participation only. Far too many expect to be coddled and stroked when they're not that talented. I will say JR does tend to give people more chances than they deserve.

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5.0
23 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Friendly work environment and hands on experience

Cons

I had no issues while working with Jacobson/Rost

4.0
20 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Worked here for several years. Had opportunities to work on some really great brands, projects and categories. Bigger and better than much larger shops in the market. The work environment is casual, but fast paced. Great perks including 100% 401k matches, extended holiday vacations, Friday food, and weekly fruit. I found HR to be responsive and management to be very flexible with schedules and individual needs. People have more freedom and are offered more opportunities than some reviews will lend you to believe. JR is by no means perfect. There are very few layers to hide behind and if your plan is to sit around waiting for the next big (or better) project to be handed to you, than JR isn’t the place for you. Nor is advertising the right career. I saw younger, hungrier people, with fewer years under their belt win a jump ball or earn a promotion than any of my past agency experiences. Management expectations for people are high, but in my experience fair. Do they expect you to contribute everyday? Yes. Are you coddled and babied? No. Some people may see as a con, I saw it as a pro.

Cons

Leadership struggles to embrace a singular view for the agency. Communication between offices and teams can be much better.

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