Gannett FAQ

Gannett works to bring the best possible product to the market, but lack of organization on the part of managers leads to many balls getting dropped.

High burnout rate with lower-level positions Disorganized managers Unwillingness to grow with new media Lack of promotions

Decent fringe benefits, work/life balance

Very low salary, no future direction, advancement or job security due to declining newspaper industry

The company does believe in communication and does review it's performance internally with employees. Good work/life balance.

Poor health benefits, leadership is more concerned with culture than with true improvement.

Gannett is a a dying company, let it die.

Workplace flexibility. Benefits. PTO. When you get to work in the public, it's rewarding.

Terrible work atmosphere. Company is in downfall and laying people off left and right. No clear direction on local or corporate level. Communication is crap.

Communication is key...

Communication is top notch. Compensation is more than fair. The company is ahead of the curve on social issues, women's rights, LGBTQ, with a strong emphasis on diversity. Employees are encouraged to take risks and recognition is encouraged.

This is a difficult industry. Much disruption. The company is very challenged in the transition from print to digital.

Consider unbundling the news package with diverse groupings such as sports, government, local, entertainment. Focus strongly on unique local news and happenings. Pound home the integrity of professionally reported news vs the blogosphere.