Many employees are just keeping one foot out the door. Hard to feel optimistic for a digital media company in an age where editorial employees are the first to go. Especially at one where the content is clickbait, not values-based.
Coworkers are the best part of the company. Really intelligent, awesome people working super hard. Unfortunately, team building is inherently not a part of the work culture. Inter-departmental mingling is difficult with a quarterly happy hour being a rare chance to interact.
What leadership? Those at senior level must have been there when company started, not hired on management skills. Everyone is anti-social and passive-aggressive. Job duties are not assigned based on skill-level; supervisors point out failings but don't offer help or clarity around expectations.
Content team mostly hires entry-level to do mid-level work in order to pay them less. Some employees are salaried, some hourly. Job titles have vastly disparate duties and pay. 5 days vacation first year and a culture that promotes 10-hr days and no work from home.