Does Emerald pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Emerald employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Emerald. This rating has improved by 49% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Emerald?

70% of Emerald employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Emerald 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Emerald?

Account Executive (11) , Sales (8) , Sales Manager (8) , Manager (7) , Marketing (7) , Business Development Manager (3) , Conference Coordinator (3) , Consultant (3) , Marketing Manager (3) , Marketing Specialist (3) , Operations Coordinator (3) , Anonymous (2) , Operations (2) , Project Manager (2) , Senior Vice President (2)

What are the pros of working at Emerald according to real employee reviews?

"The people there are great!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good Benefits 401K Learning Pay rate" ((in 16 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO and ok benefits" ((in 9 reviews)); "Depending on which location you work in, the teams are fun." ((in 7 reviews)); "Your coworkers are excellent people." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Emerald according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management is the absolute WORST." ((in 14 reviews)); "Weak leadership." ((in 8 reviews)); "For other areas of the company, or lower level positions, there seems to be better pay and opportunities for movement." ((in 7 reviews)); "Absolutely no training for these antiquated systems." ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior management was not in tune with the individual industries that shows served so managed with a "one size fits all" approach." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Emerald layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Emerald layoffs and their outlook for job security at Emerald in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Emerald locations?

New York , Alpharetta , San Juan Capistrano , Atlanta , Los Angeles , White Plains , Denver , Culver City , San Francisco , Framingham , Oklahoma City , San Luis Obispo , Seattle , Miami , Dalton , Lakewood , Utah

Emerald reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)

Hervé Sedky

70% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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Emerald has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Emerald employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

213 reviews

1.0

Oct 31, 2023

Fruit fly

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO, if you can use it! Decent benefits.

Cons

Not sure where to start... Low employee morale, people are leaving for the reason. Don't expect a pay increase, pay doesn’t match the workload. Wonder why we have so many well-paid corporate staff.

Emerald Response

9mo

Your views are appreciated. Thanks for making the time to provide feedback. We recognize the significant changes that have taken place and understand how challenging change can be for those experiencing it. Under the renewed leadership of our CEO, Hervé, and our senior leadership team, we have a clear mandate to unlock Emerald’s full potential. Alongside this, we’ve undergone some restructuring, and we're already seeing positive changes in how our people work and collaborate.

5.0

Oct 28, 2023

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Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work culture and tech stack

Cons

Base pay can be little more

Emerald Response

9mo

We’re always eager to hear from our team, so thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad to hear that our technology aligns with our goal of creating streamlined and effective processes. Your feedback is important as we continue to refine and improve in these areas.

5.0

Oct 27, 2023

Healthy Culture & Company

Senior media account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, competitive pay, quality systems and tools, multiple HR personnel, Employee Resource Groups

Cons

Tech issues can take a bit longer to resolve than expected

Emerald Response

9mo

Your thoughtful feedback is appreciated. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience working with Emerald. Our People and Culture team understands the importance of fostering a strong, authentic culture. One where our values are not just spoken, but actively lived. We're committed to continuous improvement and will continue seeking new ways to make our workplace more inclusive and supportive of diverse working styles. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us achieve this goal.

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