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Charles River Interactive

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Charles River Interactive = "CRI" - Account Manager Charles River Interactive Employee Review

4.0
Apr 4, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company atmosphere; tue to the agency lifestyle with toys around the office, beer in the fridge, and cubicles decked out with fun decorations and free gear. The company is not super rigid with working hours; some work 730-430, others 830-530, and some even push it to 9/930-6/630 depending on their commute preferences. Everybody puts in extra hours here, so leaving to pick up your daughter from daycare, go to a dentist apt, or even leaving early to get to a Red Sox game in time is never frowned upon or recorded meticulously for make up hours. Everyone is expected to be 'doing their job' without Big Brother over their shoulder. Great company events as well; quarterly they try to do something 'fun' during a work day like volunteer work and a bar, bowling and a bar, sports event, and a bar, etc. (see the theme!). There is a variety of personality types and ages here, which really helps with new learnings and experiences both professionally and personally.

Cons

Waltham is not downtown Boston and public transportation here is not the easiest. Small company, so when someone is PTO we all work together to take on their workload; meaning sometimes, things are stressful. But since everyone takes vacation, it is office karma to help when help is needed. There are rarely 'lazy' or 'slow' days at the office; always something to be done year round!

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5.0
Aug 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As a small agency, you'll quickly have the opportunity to do hands-on work for a diverse and prestigious roster of clients. You can come in with no experience out of school and learn a lot very quickly. Management is super supportive of employees and will work closely with you to get up to speed and support clients. You'll get to have fairly regular conversations with the CEO and VP. They also encourage you to explore other roles within the company to expand your skillset. Company culture is excellent. Other than the directors, the staff is very young. Everyone is super friendly. The company has done a great job of supporting staff during remote work for covid. There is tons of room for growth if you're willing to put in the extra effort.

Cons

Work can be hectic, constantly jumping from client to client and project to project. Not much room to move up if you're looking to "fly under the radar" - expectations for effort are high.

2
3.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Fast advancement - Great People

Cons

- Sometimes feels like everything is on fire - Clients have expectations to the moon for sometimes small budgets

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