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Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

Ernesto is a nice person, but only as a person. For him, there's no boundaries. Texts and emails early in the morning and late at night. Often times he is missing in action in the newsroom. You are frequently wrong, but he never is. Absolutely unable to make quick decisions and more times than not, plays favorites. Upper management even turns a blind eye to his horrible behavior - but ratings and web views always does well, so he gets credit. He made a move on me outside of work and it was majorly uncomfortable ever since. Worst two years of my life. Don't even think about asking for your equipment to be fixed (when it often breaks) or you'll get all the blame. Very unorganized. If you're strong-willed, independent, and pay no mind to the drama he creates, then you'll succeed. Otherwise, this newsroom is absolutely toxic.

Can't really say anything positive about this newsroom except the tight relationships made with other people in the newsroom. But, there are some with major egos - they are fueled even more by the News Director. Everyone says it's not a competition, but you'll find yourself all competing and fighting to get the top stories and coverage. Usually agendas/plans for news coverage for big events (President's visit, Press Conferences) is last-minute. The station has NBC, CBS, ABC, Telemundo, and FOX all under the same roof... but all the company's resources goes into the NBC's 5 & 6pm shows. If you're not on those shows, then don't expect to be a priority. Not worth it for the amount of time you'll bust your butt to work.

Sexual Discrimination, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

If you like going out and running into your news director then having to drive him home because he's drunk.... Yuma is for you. I have never worked in such a frustrating, demeaning and overall horrid place in my life. Do not apply here this station will break you.

Dont apply here. Literally any other small market is better. You will get zero help and will be working in a newsroom less organized than your college. It's hard because Ernesto is a nice person, but such an inadequate boss you will end up hating him no matter how hard you try. Also HR is a joke, this woman should not be allowed to interact with people for a job let alone run an HR department.

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

If you're looking for an organized, supportive, and innovative newsroom...look elsewhere. In addition to a lack of competition (all the affiliates are under one roof, don't ask me how that's allowed) there's a lack of guidance and basic journalistic skill (viewers also take notice). Frequently encountered immaturity and disrespect in this newsroom—even from management. Expressing concerns to HR does nothing.

Positive: There are great stories waiting to be found in this market. If you can handle complete independence then give it a shot.