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Hilton Howell got a 500% salary increase in the 10 yrs I worked at the company. I got a 50% increase in 10 yrs (partially because my first contract was under $30K). Don't give Gray your loyalty and expect it in return. News stations are demanding environments and employees deserve better wages.
What are some of the best things about your team?
The stressful environment of a newsroom bonds people together. There are people in every Gray newsroom who have empathy and wisdom to share.
What makes you most happy at work?
When you care about your profession, like many of the hard-working and underpaid employees of Gray do, you find happiness in moments when you come together as a team and produce great work.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Some station leadership teams are great but others are out of touch. And the greatest leaders' hands are tied by corporate policy when they would like to treat their employees better. It's nice having a news director or manager in your corner -- but realize they must answer to corporate.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
News stations are 24/7/365 operations. The environment is stressful and takes a toll on employees' wellbeing. Gray does not do enough to make up for that. Its employees constantly run toward tragedy, fight to improve ratings and miss holidays, etc with family. You get a 1.5% annual raise, on average
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
You get pizza when there's breaking news/weather and you don't get to leave (if you work dayside or nightside at least). I got a nice travel coffee mug at 5 years. Gray gave all employees a coffee mug during COVID for their service, and a tiny bonus that was taxed. This is not a joke.
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