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WestStar Multimedia Entertainment

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A Beautiful Disaster - Writer WestStar Multimedia Entertainment Employee Review

1.0
8 Sept 2016
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Pros

My coworkers were great people, and I am friends with several to this day. They made the work days easier to get through. Like a group of prisoner's suffering from Stockholm Syndrome or a pack of hikers lost in the Himalayas, you forge a rewarding bond with these people until that sweet, warm release finally creeps over your fingers and toes and you die or are fired.

Cons

There are a lot of little things, but it all comes back to sentient spray tan and Keebler Elf that run this company. They are so focused on hocking branded products on air and mass producing fear-inducing tech content for their audience, that they have no patience for ethical business practices or creating authentic, factual content. Members of the editorial staff, myself included, had to regularly stand up to management and refuse to plagiarize other sites, make factually inaccurate statements in articles or blogs, and refuse to write sponsored posts masquerading as editorial content.

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WestStar Multimedia Entertainment Response
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You lost us on the phrase, "neo-con fan fiction." Nevertheless, WestStar has a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism. In fact, all writers must sign and adhere to our anti-plagiarism policy as a term of employment. Should an employee knowingly and willfully violate the company's anti-plagiarism policy, that employee would be immediately terminated. From time to time, our anti-plagiarism policy is reviewed with our staff. WestStar adheres to the highest ethical standards in both its business practices and its content publishing and expects its employees to do the same. We are sorry that your time with us was unproductive. Nevertheless, these kinds of personal attacks speak volumes about the writer.

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5.0
6 Aug 2024
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Pros

WestStar is a company that goes above and beyond for its employees. It’s a place that you can expect to work hard for you, if you work hard for them! I absolutely loved my time with WestStar and would highly recommend them. The salary & benefits are great. They also encourage a positive work environment, while offering opportunities to build your skill set to be the best that you can be.

Cons

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1.0
20 Dec 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing positive. It will take a long time to get over the trauma caused here.

Cons

• Extremely toxic and hostile workplace • Yelling, raised voices, and hostile communication from leadership • Public reprimands and disproportionate reactions to routine mistakes • No formal onboarding, training, or documented processes • Expectations change constantly and are rarely communicated • Employees are expected to anticipate needs and rules that are never stated • Leadership mistakes are redirected onto staff rather than owned • Disorganized workflows with no clear approval paths • Culture of fear, not collaboration or trust • High levels of stress, burnout, and anxiety are normalized This is an emotionally unsafe workplace. Leadership relies on criticism, escalation, and intimidation instead of clear direction or coaching. Employees are frequently put in impossible situations. You are expected to deliver high-level work with little guidance, no clear priorities, and inconsistent feedback, then reprimanded when outcomes do not align with expectations that were never communicated. There is no consistent system for approvals, deadlines, or accountability. Work is often completed, revised, and revised again due to last-minute changes or leadership oversight. When issues arise, responsibility is rarely taken at the management level. Instead, blame is shifted downward, creating a culture where employees feel anxious, hypervigilant, and afraid to make even reasonable decisions. Feedback is not constructive or timely. It is reactive, emotional, and often delivered publicly or in a confrontational tone. Employees are not coached or supported to improve. They are criticized after the fact. Over time, this erodes confidence and morale and leads to emotional exhaustion. Despite being a media and marketing company, there is little operational structure. Processes are undocumented or change without notice. Employees are expected to “just know” how things should be done, even when rules differ week to week. Asking clarifying questions is not encouraged and can be met with frustration or hostility. If you value mental health, psychological safety, professional growth, or basic respect, this environment will be deeply challenging. Turnover is not surprising in a culture where fear replaces leadership and chaos replaces process.

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