Pros
So I work for 2 stations under the Salem Umbrella, legendary radio station in New York City, WMCA 570, now New York's Christian Talk. I also assist AM 970: the Answer our conservative talk station that is slowly gaining recognition in the Big Apple. Being at Salem has helped me gain more experience and knowledge of how to run shows for 2 professional radio stations. On-the-job training benefited me in a big way.
Cons
Being we are short-staffed I've been asked to work many different hours and have agreed because well I love radio. For NYC, however, the production side of things should have at least 20 people who can run control room and board op shows day in and day out, to give relief to the main people working hard to make these stations a success.