Station's Ratings
News Dirctors
Assignment Editor Job details
Yearly salary
ContractTwo years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank#1
Dan Boers (when I was employed a year and a half ago))
My experience working under Dan Boers felt impersonal. If you wanted Dan to take anything seriously, a male or veteran opinion was required. Although he is no longer the news direnctor there, those same conditions apply to most authority figures whom are still there.
Sexual Discrimination, Racial Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment
Although I never personally experienced sexual harrassment or racial discrimination (I am white), I saw it and know others who have. It has taken me almost two years to finally write this review, I was fearful that had I written this after I was fired that it would get in the way of new job prospects. I was fired for attempting to stand up to legitimate racial threats, albeit I'll admit my method was unconventional, nevertheless there was no reason to completely terminate my position when sexual predators have gotten to keep their's or have been asked to resign. In short, this station protects sexual predators and racists. After it was brought to Dan's attention that an employee was actively using racial and homophobic slurs, that employee simply recieved a slap on the wrist. He was a male.
If you're under the age of 30 (especially if you identify as a woman), do not expect to be taken seriously. The misogyny and ageism runs deep at this station. There are some great vets to learn from and despite my negative review, I did learn a lot. However, it is an overall toxic environment and be sure to keep your gaurd up.
Dan Boers
I felt unheard, unsupported and defensive in every conversation we had.
Racial Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, An Overall Toxic Work Environment
One of our tenured meteorologists was “asked to leave,” after 9 women in the newsroom complained about sexual harassment, intimidation in the workplace, and religious discrimination. The met was never fired, but given 30 days to leave himself. Our weekend nightside anchor was also involved in the claims - a mere 3 day suspension with pay for him. He still anchors and his behavior has not changed.
This station refuses to seek out people of color for talent. WOOD TV is #1 in their market, but the staff does not reflect the diversity that the community IS. There are two black male reporters, one Asian female anchor - and that’s it. I am a Hispanic woman and worked for WOOD in two internships, hired in production, promoted to assignment desk, promoted again to Live Desk Reporter. Dan Boers hired a novice, White male journalist with no reporting experience in a top 40 market. Our main anchors and producers were wildly disappointed in his decision. I made the choice to move out of state to mmj and never look back.
