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SHIFT Communications

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Opportunities and growth in NYC - Account Director SHIFT Communications Employee Review

4.0
2 May 2018
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Pros

- Plenty of office culture - Informal environment that encourages collaboration, ownership - Junior staff given the opportunity to move beyond job descriptions. Opportunities to lead client calls, participate in new business, have a hand in planning and tactics. - Lack of micromanagment - Middle management has opportunities to own accounts, dictate strategy, coach and mentor junior staff - Robust B2B/tech and Consumer Tech practices

Cons

- Agency is still in the process of transitioning to the logistics and operations of its parent company (SHIFT was acquired in 2016), so there is some legacy that needs to be ironed out. - The NYC office is a satellite office, so cross-teaming/communications can sometimes be an issue.

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5.0
20 Aug 2022
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Pros

I was hesitant to join another agency after a couple of “standard” agency experiences- chronically overservicing accounts, regularly working late, high manager turnover and a senior team that only paid lip service to staff challenges. But a recruiter insisted that SHIFT was different and I am so happy I joined the agency four years ago. SHIFT truly is different and cares about its people just as much as the clients we work with. Work-life balance? Check. Supportive colleagues? Check. A culture without politics? Check. Clients who treat us well? Check. Clear career progression? Check. Added to the caring culture, I am constantly wowed (but not surprised) by the smarts of my colleagues at all levels. My colleagues constantly bring high quality creative thinking, consultancy and results to our clients. SHIFTers are a wonderful combination of relentless and curious, plus other key traits. Overall, SHIFT is the agency that’s walking the talk and doing things right. Keep it up!

Cons

When I first joined, some of the benefits weren’t great, but since SHIFT has become a Padilla agency the benefits are so much better across the board.

3.0
9 Apr 2025
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Pros

Good professional development opportunities, fun culture.

Cons

Work-life balance can be tricky in agency PR.

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