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Marketing Analyst and Specialist Positions - Anonymous employee Straight North Employee Review

3.0
Nov 14, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Growing company that presents a lot of opportunities for career growth. You will learn a lot of skills at this company and the company promotes from within most of the time. Promotions happen regularly in many areas of the company and If you start off as an Internet Marketing Analyst, you will most likely be promoted to a Specialist position within a few months. The management team and staff are very knowledgeable. Management is very open to new ideas and will regularly try new ways to do things. Work/life balance is also excellent and they are pretty flexible with scheduling.

Cons

Pay is very low, even for recent college grads that are looking to gain experience in a entry-level position. To be fair, they are up-front about salary and compensation during the interview process. They are a growing company in a competitive field that is looking to control costs, but salary is still well below average. If you meet or exceed expectations, you will receive a raise after the 6-month mark and the 1 year mark. Even after this, your pay will still be low and is what you probably should have started off at in the first place, especially if you are promoted to a specialist position. As an Analyst, if you receive a promotion to a specialist position, you will not receive a raise until your 6-month work anniversary, even if you are promoted to a specialist position rather quickly. Employee turn-over has also been high.

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Pros

Great work environment, open door policy and great family culture.

Cons

Smaller company, so salary and compensation is slightly below industry standards.

4.0
Jan 28, 2026
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Pros

Straight North is a great place for those seeking long-term employment with a company that they can proudly stand by. Truly, this agency is what many job seekers in the marketing industry hope for in terms of culture and management. SN is very flexible. Whether it's setting hours, PTO requests, or special accommodations, this company is reasonable. Management is also understanding and works with you. You will not find tyrannical micromanagers here, just down-to-earth, kind-hearted individuals. The workplace is akin to a collaborative classroom where we're constantly learning and trying new strategies. Every employee is talented and valued for it. In the 5+ years of working here, I've never had a bad interaction with my coworkers. In fact, it's always been insightful, supportive, and fun. One more thing to highlight at Straight North is the HR department. Anytime I describe some of the benefits or culture to friends and family, they're all baffled (albeit jealous) at how understanding and positive our HR is. Issues get resolved quickly, perks are always getting refreshed or added, and you never feel ignored. Truly, one of the shining lights of Straight North.

Cons

The first couple of years were difficult due to low pay, but after some promotions and bonuses, salary is no longer a top concern. Although it is still not ideal nor consistent, it's way better than the first two years of employment. Certain departments receive more opportunities and recognition than others, but I feel that's how it is across many marketing agencies. Straight North has tried to address this, and I believe this imbalance isn't intentional.

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