Station's Ratings
News Dirctors
Craig Smullin
This is a newsroom run by bias and nepotism. When your news director has no collegiate education in journalism and just so happens to be the owner’s nephew, be wary of what your experience might be. While Craig is a nice guy, he lacks basic communication skills and basic journalism ethics.
An Overall Toxic Work Environment
Expect to be asked to perform every task in the newsroom while the news director and EP arrive late, leave early and take 3-4 hour lunches.
MMJ (OMB) Job details
Yearly salary
Contract2012-214
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank
Craig Smullin
Great
This is a family owned operation, great starter market. Although you will work hard this is a great place to get a good start. The station may not be the top in the market but the family feel makes up for it. First stops are always tough being a way from home, Bob the GM, Patsy the owner, Craig the ND and main anchor will make you feel right at home and help you get a good foot on the ground in the biz. If Laryl the assignment manager is still there, he will also be so helpful. Also, the Medford viewers are the type to cheer you on and not berate you and make you feel bad for making those first time mistakes. It's just a great newsroom and great place to start. You will work very hard though, more than one story a day, and no breaks, and you won't make tons of money, but I think this is typical of any first market.
