9 Apr 2019
Worst Staff Ever
Anonymous employee
Chicago Reader Reviews
3.8
49% would recommend to a friend
40% positive business outlook
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4.0
5 Oct 2015
Star ratings reflect pre-Sun Times ownership
Former employee
Chicago, IL
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
When I was there, my coworkers were like a family to me. Everyone that worked there lived a life rich in Chicago culture, both in and outside of the workplace. Relaxed work environment that welcomed creativity and had leadership that fostered internal professional growth. Likely the best job I'll ever have.
Cons
The Reader was bought by the Sun Times and essentially the spirit of the iconic institution was killed. Ownership mistakenly wanted to run all of its titles in the same way, despite different business models, staffing, and purpose. They were cheap with their resources, cutting every department to the bone and setting unrealistic expectations without providing support or investment. Everything about the Sun Times is a con. Everything.
2.0
21 Mar 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Good health insurance, remote work
Cons
Poor communication, lack of institutional structure, under resourced, no transparency, limited growth opportunities, inequitable distribution of workloads
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