WBTV-TV Reviews
39% would recommend to a friend
(22 total reviews)
Mary McAcmillan
44% approve of CEO
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- "Newsroom Management also subscribes to the 'boys club' mentality and is only friendly to men and docile women." (in 3 reviews)
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Updated Jul 17, 2023
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- 5.0Jul 6, 2021Post Production SupervisorFormer Employee, more than 1 yearBurbank, CA
Pros
They are incredibly organized, and goal driven. The people there are beyond helpful with information, and good will.
Cons
The pay was a little lower than expected, but still within the range.
- 3.0Jul 17, 2023Post Production CoordinatorCurrent EmployeeLos Angeles, CA
Pros
Got to work on some cool projects
Cons
Not paid fairly. David Z makes all the money.
- 1.0Jun 15, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
nice enough facility gated parking in a better part of town than competition
Cons
management is terrible. hired an EP from a competitor station who got fired due to anger management. they do not care about their employees and work them like dogs. it’s easy to tell who the favorites are
- 2.0May 1, 2023News ProducerFormer Employee, more than 10 yearsCharlotte, NC
Pros
Great team, experienced and fair journalists
Cons
Low pay for market and experience, high turnover, often performing duties of multiple staff due to shortages
- 2.0Mar 26, 2023Anonymous EmployeeFormer EmployeeCharlotte, NC
Pros
Many talented journalists left for now.
Cons
Culture of turning a blind eye to real underlying employee issues.
- 1.0Mar 24, 2023AdmintrativeCurrent Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
Some employees are very talented
Cons
This place is ran on fear
- 4.0Apr 26, 2022Video EditorFormer Employee
Pros
Coworkers were nice. Job could be a lot of fun
Cons
Longhours and lower than wanted pay
- 4.0Apr 22, 2022News EditorFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsCharlotte, NC
Pros
Good coworkers, fun time working weekday.
Cons
Hard hours. long days. ok managers.
- 4.0Mar 21, 2022Communications SpecialistCurrent Employee
Pros
The TV business is tough but there are great people to work with.
Cons
The TV business is tough... and getting tougher.
- 4.0Dec 21, 2021Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
Great people to work with. There is a mixture of veteran and rookie journalist. It's a great place to learn and grow.
Cons
Staffing could be more robust.
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WBTV-TV has an overall rating of 2.8 out of 5, based on over 24 reviews left anonymously by employees. 39% of employees would recommend working at WBTV-TV to a friend and 25% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -9% over the last 12 months.
39% of WBTV-TV employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated WBTV-TV 2.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.
According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at WBTV-TV to be culture, management, career development and the cons to be benefits, diversity and inclusion, compensation.
