Chicago Reader Reviews

3.8

49% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

40% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
2.0
Apr 9, 2019

Worst Staff Ever

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Freedom. Very rewarding and interesting work.

Cons

The staff is largely a sad group of self-righteous misanthropes who will make your life miserable and actively undermine you. Awful pay.

4.0
Oct 5, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

When I was there, my coworkers were like a family to me. Everyone that worked there lived a life rich in Chicago culture, both in and outside of the workplace. Relaxed work environment that welcomed creativity and had leadership that fostered internal professional growth. Likely the best job I'll ever have.

Cons

The Reader was bought by the Sun Times and essentially the spirit of the iconic institution was killed. Ownership mistakenly wanted to run all of its titles in the same way, despite different business models, staffing, and purpose. They were cheap with their resources, cutting every department to the bone and setting unrealistic expectations without providing support or investment. Everything about the Sun Times is a con. Everything.

2.0
Mar 21, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good health insurance, remote work

Cons

Poor communication, lack of institutional structure, under resourced, no transparency, limited growth opportunities, inequitable distribution of workloads

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