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Rick Jacobs
He’s a jerk.
Racial Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment
It’s just time for him to go. I hear talks about possible lawsuits against the ND all the time. The ND is abusive. If you’re caught talking bad about him, he’ll go nuts and try to find a way to fire you. It’s hard to follow what he wants. He changes his mind every day. He blames others for his own lack of vision. He blames others for poor leadership all the time. He should look at himself in the mirror.
It used to be a great shop. It’s slowly burning to the ground under manic, horrible leadership.
Production Director Job details
Yearly salary
ContractNo
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank1
Rick Jacobs
He’s a duplicitous jerk
An Overall Toxic Work Environment
No one can trust the ND. He’s a jerk who changes his mind all the time and you can’t trust him. He’s nice to you one moment but turns on you the next. He isn’t genuine and you can’t trust what comes out of his mouth. He’s a phony. This used to be a great place to work. Not anymore.
Some love it here. Most are afraid and won’t say anything. Boss plays favorites and talks down to people. He isn’t a visionary. He’s a hack. Why is he still here?
Rick Jacobs
Ok
Racial Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment
I personally don’t have any troubles with management but have observed people come and go. I’ve witnessed blatant ageism, sexism, and bullying, though. HR must be aware of this. Management (general term - I’m only writing about one guy) is very condescending and rude to people he doesn’t like and repeatedly sets them up for failure, even if they are good employees and good people. It really doesn’t matter how good they are at their jobs. I’ve seen good people pushed out and horrible people saved. The guy at top is a horrible, spiteful person who appears friendly but really is a first class jerk. I’m surprised several former employees haven’t sued. I’m on management’s good side right now and trying to stay off the radar. But I’m writing this because enough is enough.
This was once a great station. But managers have no idea what works and are throwing everything at the wall to see what will stick.
Rick Jacobs
He is the worst kind of an asshole. He makes a bunch of promises, lies all the time, he harasses people he doesn’t like until they quit. He hands out “free days off” like they’re candy and forgets he gave them to you. He blames others for his shortcomings .
Sexual Discrimination, Racial Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment
He constantly talks negatively about women. He claims to be honest but he often uses other opinions to justify his own . But if you ask the employees who allegedly gave him the information they will swear upon their mothers grave Jacobs is making shit up. He is a piss poor communicator and a kiss ass.
People are great. You will learn a lot. But beware of the wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Reporter Job details
Yearly salary
Contract3 years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rankbetween 1-2
Rick Jacobs
His employees don't respect him. We think he is knowledgeable but he talks down to us and regularly throws people under the bus.
Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment
Women are skeptical of the ND and they often take notes on what he says. He plays favorites and doesn't try to hide it. He talks down to people all the time.
