Pros
The best things about WDVM is the co workers and if you're new to broadcast news it's a good stepping stone. That's about it.
The people you work close with are very nice and you'll get to know them a lot. Everyone was really inviting and if you make a mistake its not a big deal because you're learning.
Cons
However, there are many cons such as low pay and that goes for any job you have here. They pay way below what other markets would.
You can move up but it takes a very long time and your benefits and pay barely increase.
As a production assistant you'll likely have 20 or below hours a week so having a second job is a must and with the hours you most likely have to work, you'll get burnt out whether you work the morning news or evening.
Most people who work there know its a place to start and treat it as such. Even the higher ups know they have a large turnaround of employees and they kind of tell you this in the beginning. At times it feels like people leave in groups and they are left with picking up the pieces to find new replacements for anchors, reporters, production assistants, and directors.