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An Overall Toxic Work Environment

Some of the most unprofessional individuals I've ever met. Photogs are lazy and not assigned to reporters, 1 full time editor because Producers are paid $16 to write, edit and get zero feedback on shows unless you do something wrong/make a mistake. I was told by veteran news anchors that none of the producers were taught correctly and we don't actually know how to produce. Unless you've been at WFRV for 10+ years, you're still not making much. There is 1 editor and she deserves $20 an hour, but we all know NexStar doesn't pay their employees anyway. And if you're an award winning anchor, then I'm sure you'll get six figures. The poor excuse for an "HR person" does not know how to do her job and would much rather judge you based on looks, she's very rude and should retire. Anyone else in a management position is too weak/cowardly to stand up for their colleagues, even themselves. There is no teamwork, zero communication, no prep for upcoming events unless it's a sponsored parade. Favoritism is visible during interactions during meetings.

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

Zero leadership from Joseph Radske the so called news director. Kathy their “HR” does not know how to do her job, is very rude, and should retire. Anyone else in a management position is too weak or scared to stand up for their co-workers let alone themselves. There is no teamwork, zero communication, zero initiative. Favoritism is visible during interactions in the newsroom from Radske. He does not know news. This is not a real news station. All they do is regurgitate press releases. If a real story is worth doing, they’re told it’s “too much work.” Pay is $16 an hour to produce, edit, and get zero feedback on literally anything unless you do something wrong - then you’re never trusted ever again. Everything about this place is toxic. Do not work here if you are fresh out of college. They will not guide you. And if you’re someone with a masters and years of experience (like me) they don’t care, they will low ball you and sneak a contract under your nose. Producers were told they did not know how to produce from anchors and then never taught anything to improve. Their technology is out dated, the studio always has issues because they refuse to spend money on fixing anything. WFRV is a circus. Do not work here.

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

The wages and pay raises are insultingly low regardless of how far you may be into your career. This station is always short-staffed, but has no intention of hiring new people. Most of the equipment is old and in a state of near-constant repair. Night shift photographers work from 3 pm to 12 am. Typically, you only get paid 8 hours because of a required one-hour break. However, I rarely leave at 12 am because of the nature of breaking news. So if I don't get to have my break or have to work late, that extra time has to be preapproved or justified when you punch out (which a manager can easily reject). Despite putting my best foot forward, it will never be enough for them. All of that for what? A mediocre TV news product that consistently lags in ratings? It's a system made to make you feel trapped.