Cox Radio Reviews

Pros

They have great station and the best training in the market

Cons

They are one of the lowest commission paid job in Radio in Jacksonville

Advice to Senior Management

They have the very BEST training it is a Radio first timers job!

Pros

Cox has some good stations.

Cons

no territories, no expense reimbursement, high turnover and very little concern for the success of the promotions for their clients.

Advice to Senior Management

Put the client first.

Pros

commission structure is great if you make sales every week, however starting from the ground up is very difficult, especially when you're new to the career.

Cons

radio is just not what it used to be, convincing a business owner they need to be on the radio is nearly impossible.

Advice to Senior Management

Implement better prospecting and leads for your sales staff. having to prospect, then cold call, usually 100 or so businesses to get one single appointment is crazy.

Pros

This is a great company as far as co-workers goes. I love going to work everyday. The atmosphere is always fun. The immediate management above my position is great, very understanding, helpful, and always willing to teach something new.

Cons

Unfortunately, there is a glass ceiling. The industry is cut throat as it is, and there is no encouragement from upper management for advancement. The last 4 positions lost this past month were all held by female employees. If you're not in the "Good 'Ole Boy" club, then don't even think about advancement.

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to your employees! Listen to your crew! It doesn't make sense to have a joc track from another city and then pay for a board op to sit there to play on their cell phone for the entire shift. You're losing your talent and your listenership and quite frankly, your crew that is actually out there with the listeners are getting the full blown complaints of how the station(s) are going to the dogs. You don't listen to what people want, and that's why your position in ratings is getting lost. You're losing your listeners and you're losing your employee's faith in the company. I do not stand alone in this.

Pros

Hey, I need the money. It's a paycheck.

Cons

No room for advancement. NO aknowledgement for a job well done--UNLESS you're a part of the 'good ol boy club.' Favoritism is alive and well. I have YEARS of experience in radio and am paid like an entry level employee. Like a young, stupid college kid...

Advice to Senior Management

Spread the wealth around!! Instead of these lame parties on the 5th floor for two hours, actually do something special for the people that BUST their butt everyday to make you look, and sound good.

Pros

im doing what i love to do and my fellow employees are all very supportive and all are great with team work

Cons

seems that management hire people based on how little they can get away with paying them and not by experience and or how long they have been with the company

Advice to Senior Management

try to treat everyone with respect for the job they do and listen to your employees more and try to create more full time positions instead of eliminating so many

Pros

Good properties
the compensation plan is fair
the benefits are as good as they come in this industry
advancement is possiible

Cons

There are no particular downsides other than the advertising industry is in the doldrums, despite things picking up this year.

Advice to Senior Management

Invest in local radio programming instead of national programming.

Pros

(Orlando, FL) Management really was extremely proactive and sincerely helpful. An extensive amount of ongoing education opportunities available. Management does an amazing job of keeping people informed on company information, upcoming events, industry information, etc.

Really feels like a team environment where you will be publically congratulated by managers (even from other stations) for your accomplishments. Very encouraging and sincere.

Cons

- 100% commission-based, a lot of pressure especially when the economy is tight.
- Expected to generate the majority of your business yourself, a lot of cold calling.
- Because it's commission-based, it's a bit of a shark-fest amongst other account managers. Colleagues are ALL sales people so sometimes feels like you're in a frat house with all the BS and back talking. Must really REALLY like being around other sales people.
- The industry itself (broadcast sales) is an extremely challenging field and takes a special kind of person. A car salesperson looking to take a step up would be a great candidate for this industry maybe.

Advice to Senior Management

Orlando office was amazing, keep up the good work!

Pros

The workplace at Cox Radio is professional and most co-workers have good relationships with each other. The benefits are good and the company generally tries to equip employees to do their jobs. In my city, Cox Radio stations have the highest ratings and are the most-respected stations in town.

Cons

There is not always enough communication between managers and employees. Of course, managers are busy, but sometimes the lack of communication makes employees feel disconnected -- like they are a less important part of the team. This is one area where smaller, locally-owned radio companies have an advantage over big national companies.

Advice to Senior Management

Senior Management has a tendency to micro-manage what is going on at the local level, instead of relying on competent people who are closer to the situation.

Pros

the experience you can gain from veterns of the business

Cons

very hard to gain full time employment with benefits

Advice to Senior Management

none at this time..