3.015 June 2026Fun and rewarding journalism, but cost cuts hurt qualityEditorFormer employee, more than 5 yearsSanta Cruz, CARecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsJournalism is fun and rewarding.ConsCost cutting diminished a once decent paper.Show more
2.021 Aug 2020Newspaper has been guttedJournalist/reporter/section editorFormer employee, more than 10 yearsSanta Cruz, CARecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsCommunity is great to cover and always has a news storyConsParent company will not invest in the newsroom and continues to slash jobs and salaries. The once-storied newspaper is a shell of it's former self.Show more
2.013 Aug 2016ReporterAnonymous employeeFormer employee, less than 1 yearSanta Cruz, CARecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsFun reporting, something new every day, creative freedomConsHorrible pay, not livable wage in Santa Cruz, no opportunity for a raise, depressing morale, increasing workload as other employees left and were not replacedShow more