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 18 reviews)); "Benefits were decent" ((in 15 reviews)); "Unlimited PTO and ok benefits" ((in 8 reviews)); "Depending on which location you work in, the teams are fun." ((in 6 reviews)); "Friendly, collaborative culture" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Upper management is the absolute WORST." ((in 13 reviews)); "Weak leadership." ((in 9 reviews)); "Absolutely no training for these antiquated systems." ((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)); "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

5.0

Oct 28, 2023

Review

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.

4.0

Jun 3, 2023

Good Opportunity

Event operations coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote hybrid work model Travel opportunities

Cons

Pay structure Upper Management HR

Emerald Response

9mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy to read that you had a positive time working with Emerald. We know how important it is to create communication feedback loops that give leadership a chance to listen actively to our people.

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