Pros
The most recent iteration of Animalz is super focused on driving results and tracking metrics for clients, which is a pretty big change compared to the production-driven iteration of the past. We also have more offerings than what used to be almost strictly 4 posts a month.
We're now just as focused on the marketing as we are the content. The writing is just a part of the offering and it's meant to serve the end goal (the client's end goal).
Cons
It's an agency, which means you have to move fast and you have the occasional long night.
Weirdly, the worst part of working here is the organized and targeted (sometimes bizarre, sometimes concerning) harassment and continued bullying from former employees, even from those who haven't worked here for over a year (some of them 2+ years).
Were the layoffs 7+ months ago tough to be a part of? I'm sure. Tough to witness? Yeah, of course. Poorly handled? Few argue otherwise. But layoffs happen. It's kind of sad to see talented people putting energy into needless harassment instead of their joys and passions.
As far as I know, the couple people who stayed on as freelancers have regular work and we have a good working relationship.