Pros
Like anywhere, the people are always the best part. You'll be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are fun, friendly and dedicated to delivering a great product, in spite of poor management. Hourly employees get additional pay for working overtime and holidays. The company will sometimes spring for some food during big breaking news/weather days and for the workers who have to come in for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Cons
At KCTV5, you are always replaceable. Management is in a constant search for decent producers because it the conditions are so poor most people leave after their contract is up, and many actually pay to break their contract. There's a good chance you will be willing to pay to leave this job. Staff may be short, but the shows must go on, so that means you will be worked left to fill the gap for multiple shows per day. Producers are regularly asked to write two or three shows a day, the same timeframe they used to be responsible for just one. Producers can expect to make between $40,000 and $50,000 a year with a 2% annual cost of living adjustment. Women should expect to make less than their male counterparts. As mentioned, you'll be locked in a contract with a non-compete clause to prevent you from leaving the station or working at another local news station for at least six months even after your contract is up. A typical producer contract at KCTV5 is three years, and during those three years there's little to no negotiation over raises. Your only window to really advocate for a better wage is between contracts, and even then, good luck. The average stay for a news director at KCTV5 is about a year, and it's hard to argue the merit of a decent increase to a manager who doesn't really know you or your work. And how good can your work be when you're writing 10–15 shows a week while holding your pee because you can't leave your desk long enough to use the bathroom? TL;DR: Run. Run far, far away from this place.