Station's Ratings
News Dirctors
MMJ (OMB) Job details
Yearly salary
Contract2 years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank2
Victoria Spetchko
Most toxic manager I’ve ever had. And very polarizing. She was very into favoritism. For reasons completely unknown, I was not a favorite, so was knit-picked and micromanaged for everything I did, despite having more experience than most of the staff. She also blocked an internal promotion to a better market within the company, despite that being against company policy. The only reason I wanted to leave the market was because of her.
An Overall Toxic Work Environment
I had an incredibly toxic time here directly because of management. I was overqualified for what should be a starter market but was still knit-picked and micromanaged. My shift constantly changed and I was hired on the premise that I’d be promoted to anchor once there was an availability, which never happened. Instead, I was filling in regularly as an anchor my entire two years while getting paid as an MMJ. Because of how I was treated, I tried to do Sinclair’s upward mobility. I got a job in a better market but then that news director told me the ABC 15 ND blocked the promotion, which is against company policy.
Victoria Spechko
Victoria is one of the most amazing bosses you will ever work with. She is the leader of the team and has built an incredible newsroom environment. She will offer tough, but fair encouragement and really use you to your strengths while developing your weaknesses. If you're being hired in the Florence bureau, Tonya is equally as amazing to work for.
This is likely one of the best stations to start your career at if you're given the chance, or make the jump to a bigger market if you're coming from a small station. The culture is incredible, the team is friendly. Everyone tries their hardest to produce the best newscasts possible and when they do move on, it's to very large markets. Oh, and you can't beat the beach!
Victoria Spechko
Victoria isn't your typical boss - she is a newsroom leader. She will challenge you. If you can take constructive criticism well, you will learn and become a better journalist. The newsroom is full of team players and everyone has your back. The employees get along very well and it is a comfortable space to work and be creative. If you are offered a job here, I would recommend taking it. Whether you plan to be here short term or long term, you will learn and make great connections that will take you places.
Photographer Job details
Yearly salary
Contract3 years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank2
Victoria Spechko
Wonderful and educational
If you want to hit the ground running, this station is for you. Victoria is an excellent news director and the best I have ever worked for. She’s tough, but for good reasons. She allows you to take on extra roles if she feels you’re capable and is always willing to offer help and advice. The newsroom itself is very friendly and everyone works together—like a family. We bicker sometimes, but what family doesn’t? If you get offered a position here, take it. I have no negative comments.
Web Producer Job details
Yearly salary
Contract3+ years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank
Victoria Spechko
Wonderful. A tough, but fair boss.
I never imagined working for a TV station and haven't worked at any other one to compare, but I love this job and this station. I would recommend it to everyone, but if you're negative or lazy, this is not the place for you to work.
