WZTV

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

This station has great EPs, assignment managers, and all the coworkers get along. But the news director and GM have no idea the work reporters put in every day. We can only do stories that hold someone accountable -- nothing else. The ND's news judgement is terrible, and his expectations from reporters seemingly change daily. You are expected to work off the clock for several hours each day to get the work done. If you bring your complaints to the ND or HR, they blame your time management (even though every reporter has the same problem).

HR will not protect you. They'll use your complaints to hurt your coworkers.

An Overall Toxic Work Environment

1) There was some kind of Alt-Right/KKK rally. Told them I didn't feel comfortable/safe going multiple times, but was forced to go. 2) Terrible Chief Photographer. 3) Little to no communication between staff. 4) Conservative station/management

The people there are good people, but the story selection and petty rules are a constant grind. Wears the reporters out even as the place operates under the guise of a "storytelling" shop. Lots of little frustrations.

Sinclair branding made it difficult to pitch stories that didn't "hold someone accountable". There are many interesting and informative topics to discuss without having to blame someone. The branding limited the station's creativity when it came to storytelling.