Typical Large Agency - Anonymous employee Weber Shandwick Employee Review

2.0
Aug 27, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Somewhat varied clients, large collaborative teams, opportunity to work on large projects, attempts made at a positive work / life balance. Attempts made at positive work culture and office transparency.

Cons

Low pay unless coming from somewhere else or raking in sales. Measly yearly raises unless getting promoted, which can take years. No dedicated sales team or proactive sales person on the staff. Account teams are too focused on asking "how high?" when the client says "jump!". Little thought is given to actually advising the client on a proper strategy or best approach. Most would rather take the large contract and do subpar work then take less and do better work. Lack of truly innovative digital work. Lack of truly innovative digital thinkers. In fact, senior management is often clueless to the changing digital landscape and how to best leverage it. Easy to get "trapped" on a client with no room or opportunity for growth. Lots of old school PR folks in senior positions who don't really know what they are doing, but are too entrenched to get the hook. Despite being a global agency, they make it difficult when pursuing opportunities to transfer to different offices or project teams. Lots of hurdles with little guidance or assistance. Can border on unprofessional at times. Going through a HEAVY brain drain over the last year plus.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Lovely team, remote work, and better pay compared to what I was making before.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Fun clients and cool work

Cons

Low pay, benefits aren’t great since being acquired, people quit and then aren’t replaced

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