Gannett Reviews in Wilmington, DE

Pros

I have been lucky enough to have worked at three Gannett locations in six years. Recently moved back from CH to Delaware for a better opportunity. That's one of the things about this company, there are lots of opportunities even in a difficult job marketplace. Journalists are valued, and I have been through a lot as the company has gone through some unbelievably tough times. But through it all we've served our customers. And I've been able to move ahead, both in job responsibility and compensation.

I've been to several training programs with Gannett, and I think these have given me not only an increase in knowledge but also visibility with editors. That has helped, along with working on some really challenging projects, at allowing me to get ahead. I can only hope that business gets better in these tough times.

Cons

It's not Gannett, but the industry that is going through so many tough times. I see layoffs around the country as newspaper companies downsize. But with all the digital stuff we do, we see some bright lights out there. If we can solve the advertising issue, get some new business, we will survive.

Advice to Senior Management

Communicate as much as you can. And communicate in various ways.

Pros

Gannett is a great company to begin or continue a sales career. Good work environments and strong products help the sales force to meet or exceed goals. Partnership and ownership of several top online verticals such as Cars.com, Apartments.com, Homefinder, Careerbuilder, allow reps to offer a slew of powerful solutions to advertisers.

Cons

Even with so many great solutions, all of these products are still burdened by the newspaper side of the equation. Revenue that should be recycled back into the program, often is allocated to failing print products.

Advice to Senior Management

If you spend all of your effort trying to save a crippled product, you'll won't be able to give the healthy ones the attention they need.

Pros

Decent sized paper. Had good coverage despite no real competition. Being an intern, I was tossed onto a lot of stories, which is good or bad depending on your thoughts (I enjoyed that). Seemed like they were genuinely excited about having an intern.

Cons

I was an intern, so take everything with a spoon of salt. Morale seemed very low. Aside from a few key editors, senior reporters felt extremely negative about management. Most of the negativety I feel toward Gannett stem from national stories and not personal experience.

Advice to Senior Management

Encourage people to try new things. Cultivate morale -- excited reporters are good reporters.