Station's Ratings
News Dirctors
MMJ (OMB) Job details
Yearly salary40k
Contract3 years
Paired with a photogRarely
Station market rankbetween #2-3
Working at this station was AWFUL. And I was what my other coworkers called a “favorite” of the ND, Cathie. This station was so poorly managed and looking back I wish I considered other stations to work for instead. The news director has favorites and uses FEAR, threats and scare tactics to bully employees. She has developed a bad rep and can only hire college kids, and constantly hold it above their heads. Verbally abusive, she will not have an adult conversation, but screams at employees behind closed doors. It’s her way or the highway. Broken promises, she’ll get you to sign a contract and once you sign her true colors show. She won’t let you take vacation time you are entitled to. She was awful, no one besides the 3 main anchors stay, everyone is desperate looking for other jobs/considering leaving the industry. The lack of any new hires resigning says enough. Besides the terrible management from the ND, the station itself is falling apart. There has been 15+ employees laid off in less than 2 years, main anchors have broken contracts to leave, they can’t hire anyone else, the single sports reporter is doing weather, it’s just a mess. Please save yourself and look at other options.
An Overall Toxic Work Environment
Most toxic place I’ve ever worked. Everyone who works there besides the main 3 anchors are trying so hard to leave. I can’t leave soon enough. I’ve seen people so passionate about journalism lose their spark because of the management here.
STAY AWAY!!
Cathie Batbie
Promises to make time to work with you and never happens. Most definitely has favorites in the newsroom. Don't get on her bad side or else she'll make things tough on you.
We have some of the most experienced anchors and reporters, so that's a big plus for anyone looking to learn from someone.
Graphics Operator Job details
Yearly salary
Contract8.5 years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank#3
Cathie Batbie
The station was sold twice in 3 years and each owner destroyed the good work environment that previously existed. the current owners make it almost impossible to have a positive experience. The New Director has run off some very good people. Very sad!
Reporter Job details
Yearly salary
Contract2+ years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank
Cathie Batbie
She is very cut-throat and unreasonable. She is one of the worst to work for.
An Overall Toxic Work Environment
It is an extremely toxic work environment. Cathie plays favorites big time and mainly based on physical appearance and who will kiss up to her. Everyone is terrified of her, including the assistant news director, Ina Ronquillo - so Ina will throw you under the bus to make herself look good. The station was bought out by Quincy and they fired a lot of important people, so it is very understaffed. You'll be required to do way more work than possible and beat down over and over again.
Cathie Batbie
She plays favorites hard. She can be very cut-throat if you are not on her good side.
An Overall Toxic Work Environment
Management is overall toxic. Assistant news director is terrified of the ND and will throw reporters under the bus in a heartbeat to make herself look better. ND is also extremely tough on women and their appearances.
MMJ (OMB) Job details
Yearly salary
Contract2 years
Paired with a photogN/A
Station market rank1
Cathie Batbie-Loucks
Enjoyed my time there. She's worked in the market for years and knows what viewers want to see. It's a laid back environment, but you need to be motivated to work. There's great content in this market. It's up to you how you want to put the story together.
Some are mad the station is hiring kids right out of college, but it's not the exception, it's become the rule. If you have a chance to work at this station straight out of school, it's a great opportunity. Cathie can be tough, but she's fair. Show up to work on time, be ready to work and drive far, and leave your personal drama at the door. Cathie is willing to take chances on people who probably don't deserve them. It's a relaxed environment and you can put together a great tape because there's plenty of great content. Many work here if they want to get to Phoenix. Nice place to live, pretty inexpensive too. They did a newsroom remodel in recent years. Chief photographer is nowhere to be found and is known to bully people. GM is a great guy, very laid back but he's all business. Bottom line, if you work hard, you're creative and you're positive, Cathie will love and help you. Remember it and never forget it.
