KXII

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

Lots of backfiring, gossip, general bleak atmosphere.

Its the poorest run station I have worked out. This is my fourth. The overall management team is clueless and not involved.

Sexual Discrimination, Racial Discrimination, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

I worked there for three years and can not figure out how the news director still has a job. The man has used slurs in the newsroom as jokes. He had to go through anger management and sensitivity training which he made fun of. He has been reported several times, but nothing is ever done.

All feedback is negative and is never constructive. You will feel like you are worthless and terrible every day your work there. Everyone says you need to start somewhere in this career, but if you can, start anywhere but here.

You will learn more at KXII than most places. The anchors will absolutely tear apart your scripts and ask a lot of questions, but you learn very quickly how to be a good reporter and tell a thorough story. It's also a great community with a growing population (which brings a lot of stories), only 50 minutes from Dallas, and mostly kind, funny and understanding people in the newsroom (with the exception of one or two personalities). Ask for feedback, learn everything you can, and be respectful, and you will learn more than you thought possible for a first job. I would recommend working for KXII and it is also a great start to jump higher!!

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

The other reviews are truthful. ND Matt Griffin has an obvious infatuation with blondes and prefers to give men the “big stories.” Being the morning MMJ, I learned from the wonderful morning crew, half of which is no longer there. Griffin was a terrible leader, mentor and communicator. If he isn’t pleased with something you’ve done, he won’t pull you to the side for a private and constructive conversation where he’ll look you in the eye and be straight with you — No. Instead, he’ll make angry and/or passive aggressive comments to the entire newsroom that were narrow enough to embassingly single someone out. The station has wonderful people who are passionate about their jobs and helping young newsies, but Griffin is a nightmare. If you get a job at this starter station... get in, get your feet wet, learn from the more experienced colleagues, build that reel... and GET OUT.

Sexual Discrimination, Racial Discrimination, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

Working at KXII is a nightmare. I've often gone home and cried. Matt Griffin prefers blonde reporters and will constantly give them better stories and more live shots. He does not give positive criticism and will only call you into his office if its to tell you what you did wrong. Dan Thomas is the the nightside anchor. He is just as bad, if not worse. He is condescending, demeaning and racist. If its not his way, he gets upset. When you complain about him, Matt and GM take his side and say your proof simply isn't good enough. KXII is toxic. Maureen is the only person I can honestly say has taught me anything. Without her, I would have broken my contract a LONG time ago.

So many great stories out of this area but if you're not blonde, you won't get to cover it.

Sexual Discrimination, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

ND prefers and favors male reporters and female reporters w/Blonde hair. It's weird.

Mediocre reporters aren't helped to become better here & good reporters are run into the ground. This station doesn't care about your professional development/career goals--you will just be used to fill air time. If a story negatively impacts an advertiser, it won't see air. If a story could upset a PIO, it won't see air. ND doesn't want to "burn bridges." This is a place where you can practice skills (reporting, writing, shooting & editing) but not somewhere to learn the art of storytelling or do hard hitting pieces. You'll also be expected to work overtime frequently then yelled at for overtime every two weeks when time cards are due. There are some really GOOD and kind people in this newsroom--but it's just not enough to make up for how poorly it's managed.