Toxic environment - Culture Writer Newsweek Employee Review

1.0
May 18, 2021
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Pros

Good location, Newsweek’s bylines hold weight on portfolios.

Cons

Absolutely toxic environment. A leadership that does not care for its writers. Editors that force poorly angled stories on writers. Poorly paid. No respect for journalism and reporting. Horrible environment to work day in and out.

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Cons

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