Station's Ratings
News Dirctors
Allison Smith
Not good, awkward and confusing.
I hate my life at this station. The EP is rude and disrespectful. The news director changed her demeanor about me when I started. She has favorites and so does the EP. Be careful before you apply here. The AND told me I had to be pretty in order to be an anchor. It is not a welcoming environment. My life as a reporter/MMJ is miserable and can't wait until my contract is over.
Dave Busiek
One of the best in the business. Unfortunately retiring soon.
KCCI has long been top dog in the market and it shows. The station goes all out when there's breaking news or a big story and the product is much better than the market size would indicate. It's on par with some of the bigger-market stations in the Hearst chain.
Reporters do not shoot. There is an excellent veteran photographer staff plus some great younger photogs.
Newsroom culture is relaxed but people take their jobs seriously.
If you're a reporter, you will be live a lot, and that's what you make of it. For some, it's a hassle. For others, it's an opportunity to be creative or practice.
