WSET

Racial Discrimination, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

I chose Racial discrimination and toxic work environment because what I had to experience. I was the only Latina in that newsroom that had an opinion about stories of immigration. There was a story that I found to be racist and my news directors as well as my morning show producers did not understand why I felt the way I felt. In the end, I was reprimanded for speaking up and accused of being “biased” and “racist,” according to one of my producers. This then leads me to my toxic work environment explanation. WSET is a toxic place. I found zero support from none of my coworkers except production. The fear that runs there is ridiculous. The most unprofessional place where everyone knew your business.

Just stay away from this station. They’re not open to change or helpful. The most stressful 4 months of my life. Your talent is not appreciated. It was so toxic, my health declined.

I honestly wish I hadn't come here but it's too late now. I'm just getting the experience I need and getting out.

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

The definition of a toxic newsroom. They treat their people poorly which is why their best people have either already left or won't be there for long. High turnover is a major red flag and they have lots of it. The management is scattered and disorganized, there is no clear planning. Stories are done for click bait. Reporters and MMJs are regularly given unrealistic assignments. I got sick from all of the stress I had there. Glad I'm out.

Don't come here. Go to WDBJ or WSLS instead. You'll get paid more there anyway.

Sexual Discrimination, An Overall Toxic Work Environment

The newsroom managers are horrible. Very toxic. There is no trust for anyone who works in the field. Everyone is micromanaged and morale is awful.

Do anything you can to keep from working here.