Only work here if you have no other options, and then only for 6 months. - Anonymous employee PBS Employee Review

2.0
Feb 24, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Because it's a small operation, there are lots of opportunities to learn about all aspects of TV and radio production and distribution. Plus, it'sa good place to learn what non-profit statues entail in a media environment - if you're coming from a for-profit organization.

Cons

The environment is very cliquish. People do not speak to people outside of their small circle of friends and because it's a small operation this is very noticeable. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is just entering the media business because the envrionment and co-workers alone will cause them to become jaded with the industry and non-profits.

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Cons

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