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Great client work, but not a great company - PR Account Executive Sage Communications Employee Review

2.0
21 May 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Sage is undoubtedly one of the best agencies in D.C. - maybe the country - for government tech PR. They treat their clients well and produce excellent work for each of them.

Cons

Sage does not care about their employees AT ALL. Initially it may seem like it's a great and impressive company to work for but eventually you'll realize that the company has an "every man/woman for him/herself" environment so you cannot trust anyone. Their entry-level salaries are barely enough to live on, and they treat the younger employees like workhorses who are entirely expendable. They're quick to fire people, and once they form an opinion of someone there's nothing that person can do to change it. The PR industry has a high turnover rate to begin with, but it's no surprise that Sage's turnover is much, much higher. Additionally, they make no effort to hide the fact that they choose their favorite employees and reward those employees often even when they treat others TERRIBLY (lying, humiliating, etc.).

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
19 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you don't read the whole review, at least read this: I was able to secure a full-time position in the field and my experience from Sage was a huge selling point. The internship program brought together a great mix of people, from those just starting their careers to others pivoting from different fields, and everything felt organized and collaborative. I loved the hands-on experience and appreciated the flexibility to explore areas I was interested in—like social media, media relations, and research. The work felt meaningful, not just busywork. The team was also incredibly welcoming, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping us learn and grow. It was clear they wanted every intern to succeed, which made the experience even more rewarding. I’d highly recommend Sage Communications to anyone looking for an internship where you can gain real-world experience, grow your skills, and be part of a fantastic (and winning) team. The PR they teach in school only takes you so far, and Sage can help take you to the next step and into the industry.

Cons

You should have somewhat of an interest in topics related to the federal government and tech; otherwise, you might not enjoy the day-to-day (for what it's worth, I was familiar with it, but grew to really enjoy it). Also, Sage is a remote-first company, which isn’t for everyone, but they’ve perfected the WFH atmosphere and I never felt disconnected from the team.

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