Pros
I really like my coworkers. Everyone is pleasant to work with. I get a lot of independence to work on my projects as I see fit. This job is a good way to learn about the industry. The work is interesting and varied. The company culture is overall positive, but pretty conservative. There is a lot of room to advance in the company as they like to "home grow" their editorial and production staff.
Cons
There is very little diversity here. The workforce is mostly white, which isn't reflective of the surrounding area (Chicago suburbs). There seems to be a big divide in compensation between upper management and the "worker bees." I know most of us make below the national average as far as salary goes. Employees are not rewarded for outstanding work, and people are able to coast by and get the same raises as those who work harder. Our health insurance is also really expensive, which makes it difficult if you are pregnant or have a chronic illness.