Still one of the best places I've ever worked - Senior Producer Instrument Employee Review

5.0
Feb 23, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I've waited a long time to write this review, because I wanted to experience more places outside of Instrument after being in the industry for over 10 years. I can say that after leaving for a while and coming back, there is no better place I have worked yet. Between the projects, people, atmosphere, inclusion, work/life balance and management, they have something special here.

Cons

They are growing fast, and with that comes pains as you scale. Their client love them, and continue to give them a lot of work in addition to new clients lining up to work with Instrument. They are changing things constantly to make way for this growth, and also bringing on a lot of new people. Whether full time or freelance, you get thrown into things quickly and are required to ramp up fast to be a contributing member. The expectation of their people is high.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great company with great people. Seamless life, work balance, and a very nice company culture.

Cons

No big cons as far as my concern. The pay can be slightly better, but it's okay compared to other agencies' standards.

3.0
Jun 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The people here are great. Every team feels fairly connected, even for a 250+ person agency. Work/life balance is the best I've experienced at an agency so far. Pay is fair and scales depending on where you live and your experience overall. Work has the potential to be interesting, but most clients we bring in are not looking for ground-breaking work.

Cons

The benefits are not extraordinary, other than generous PTO. Recently removed a sabbatical program. Layoffs that come as a surprise, with scrambles only months later to fill the eliminated roles. Freelance hiring is hit or miss. Publicly-owned with a parent company that doesn't align with Instrument's morals. Leadership feels fairly disconnected and not genuinely interested in resolving the low morale amongst the larger team. Seemingly more interested in advertising themselves and using AI than in focusing on craft and high-quality projects. Constant leadership departures create anxiety.

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