Entertainment-Driven News with Zero Diversity in the Newsroom
Pros
Good benefits for full-time staff, including 401k AND pension. They're slowly improving on office perks like standing desks, in-house Starbucks cafe and meditation room. Great learning opportunities for entry-level candidates looking to get started in network news. Bare bones editorial staffing across departments translates to multiple opportunities for producers to take the helm and hone their craft here. . . at the expense of having a life.
Cons
Non-existent work-life balance for the typical show producer. Lean staffing means quick burnout, low morale and a constant revolving door. There is zero diversity in the newsroom, forget about upper management. A dearth of minority perspectives where it matters, resulting in the fluff stories viewers see or worse, cliched and superficial stories on race relations, class and social justice issues. Pay is not competitive at all, sadly. Forget about promotions . . . unless you're a Caucasian male.
