Jun 11, 2019
Great concept limited market
Anonymous employee
OwnLocal reviews
3.9
71% would recommend to a friend
Lloyd W. Armbrust
74% approve of CEO
77% positive business outlook
5.0
Feb 4, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Great benefits. Great people. Generous severance. I didn't leave a review when I first left the company because I was sad, but I understood why it was necessary. We were overstaffed and needed to scale back. With our departure, we were given a generous severance, a long timeline to transition, and introductions to new employment. I've never seen a company do this before. Now I've been working for close to 15 years so I've seen my share. Most of the bad reviews are from the kids they should of never hired in the first place. First job, entitled, wanted to be paid while watching Netflix. I wish I was joking, but it was common to see on the screens. It actually really bothered a lot of people who cared about the company. But one benefit, they trust you to do you job. Its sad to be coupled in with that bunch, but if it was my company, I would have done the same. OwnLocal is an actual real cash-flow positive business who's not bloated by VC money. They care about the bottom line and that's good if you want to work for a real business, not one chasing the next fundraising round. If you are lucky enough to get to work here, just know whatever happens you'll be taken care of.
Cons
The newspaper industry is rough. It's hard to be the most successful company in a dying industry. To grow we have to cover the natural decline and then some. Also, there's not much day-to-day oversight, which is great for natural leaders or self-motivated people, or real professionals who know how to be employees but not ideal for folks who need a lot of direction, guidance, and acknowledgment.
4.0
Jan 31, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook
Pros
Feels like a fam. Changes in the newspaper industry means we aren't as big as we used to be, but everyone still here is sharp and we work well as a unit. Plenty of new and existing projects to choose from; leadership seems to genuinely want you to work on things things that you like, so you have freedom. Great benefits and very flexible work schedule.
Cons
Because we're small, failing to deliver on a project hurts more than just the company, it hurts the people around you. If that sounds stressful for me it also makes my day-to-day more meaningful. Leadership is not afraid to be blunt. If you have thin skin you might leave with a bruised ego.
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