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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at WE Communications have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
WE Communications employees are 40% more likely to recommend WE Communications as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at WE Communications is rated highly by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. WE Communications employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting WE Communications’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at WE Communications was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WE Communications is rated A-
Last updated 6 days ago
WE Communications ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 15 WE Communications employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WE Communications improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Good amount of PTO over-all.
What makes you most happy at work?My teammates, the satisfaction of being good at my job
What are some of the best things about your team?They genuinely care about my growth
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I'm paid significantly less than median in my city.
WE Communications (formally: Waggener Edstrom) is one of the largest privately owned, full-service public relations agencies.
WE Communication's mission is to help your company find its momentum.
| Headquarter | 225 108th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.we-worldwide.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Tel | 800-938-8136 |
| Company Status | Private |
WE Communications competitors include Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, Edelman, and Allison & Partners. WE Communications ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WE Communications compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

22 employees at WE Communications have reviewed WE Communications across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.
Overall, the 22 WE Communications employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WE Communications are generally satisfied with their total compensation at WE Communications, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WE Communications are pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at WE Communications are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WE Communications believe the environment at WE Communications is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WE Communications is comfortably fast. About 77% of the employees at WE Communications work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at WE Communications are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of WE Communications' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 WE Communications employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Melissa’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. WE Communications’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the Communications department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to WE Communications’s competitors, Melissa Waggener Zorkin ranks right above Ketchum CEO Mike Doyle. Under Waggener Zorkin’s leadership, WE Communications employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Office Culture and Retention are two areas, according to respondents, where WE Communications could stand to see real improvement.
The WE Communications Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Melissa Waggener Zorkin, CFO Corey Kalbfleisch, and Executive Vice President Malina Johnson
Melissa Waggener Zorkin CEO / President
Melissa Waggener Zorkin serves as the CEO / President of WE Communications.
Corey Kalbfleisch serves as the CFO of WE Communications. Corey started at WE Communications in January of 2011. Corey... read more
Malina Johnson Executive Vice President
Malina Johnson serves as the Executive Vice President of WE Communications. Malina started at WE Communications in March... read more
Kathryn Roeder Senior Vice President
Kathryn Roeder serves as the Senior Vice President of WE Communications. Kathryn started at WE Communications in January... read more
MaryEllen ODonohue Senior Vice President
MaryEllen ODonohue serves as the Senior Vice President of WE Communications. MaryEllen started at WE Communications in... read more
Mike Houlihan Sr. VP
Mike Houlihan serves as the Sr. VP of WE Communications. Mike started at WE Communications in August of 2006. Mike... read more
Cameron Bays Vice President
Cameron Bays serves as the Vice President of WE Communications. Cameron started at WE Communications in September of... read more
How much do people at WE Communications get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WE Communications is $94,919, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,294, or $40 per hour.
At WE Communications, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,039 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,423 annually. Average WE Communications salaries by department include: Product at $172,086, Marketing at $122,912, Legal at $220,040, and Business Development at $109,970. Half of WE Communications salaries are above $83,294.
13 employees at WE Communications rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 41 ratings) while 13 employees at WE Communications rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Last updated 11 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $70k | $70k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $83k | $83k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $199k | $199k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WE Communications across various culture dimensions.
WE Communications' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is WE Communications' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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What is WE Communications address?
WE Communications location is at 225 108th Ave NE
Who is the CEO of WE Communications?
WE Communications CEO is Melissa Waggener Zorkin, their score by employees is 84
What is WE Communications eNPS?
The eNPS for WE Communications is 40
What is the salary for Director of Sales in WE Communications?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 191k
What are the salaries in the Sales in WE Communications?
The average salaries for Sales in WE Communications is 138k