Pros
If you’re desperate to get your first journalism job this place will hire you. They pay so little and have such low standards you won’t have any competition with other talent. But there are better first jobs out there.
Cons
Some of the lowest salaries/worst benefits in the business. Corporate is a nightmare to work with. Local management is OK, but don’t expect any feedback on your work. You’ll just be a body churning out copy. It felt like I was writing a community newsletter half the time. No commitment to real journalism. No raises. You’re only reward for doing good work is a pay cut. They cut everyone’s salary by 25% using the excuse of the pandemic. They then bumped us up to a 12.5% pay cut and that appears to be permanent. Just an awful place to work. Don’t do it if you can avoid it. Mgmt seems to be scratching their heads when reporters don’t stay longer than a year or two. Terrible pay and toxic work culture are the answer. Couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
