Toxic workplace, led by the publishers/CEO - Anonymous employee Chicago Agent Employee Review

1.0
29 Dec 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You get to work with creative, intelligent coworkers who you all commiserate with about the horrible treatment you receive from the two publishers who have no idea how to run a business, nor be a good human being. The positive reviews are only from the interns, who do not interact with the two publishers — and this is for the best.

Cons

Severely understaffed. At the time I worked here, the few editors were beyond overworked and treated almost like slaves by the two publishers, who, again, have no idea how to run a publishing business. Pay is low. Benefits are almost nonexistent (low health insurance, no 401K). You are treated with total disrespect by the two owners/publishers who, like the other review here, will call, text and email you early in the morning, at night, weekends and holidays. Total lack of respect and added to my anxiety, no doubt.

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5.0
21 Mar 2025
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Pros

Talented editorial team. Nice people.

Cons

There are no cons to doing contractor work for this company.

4.0
29 Jan 2016
Anonymous intern
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Pros

I worked at Chicago Agent Magazine as an Editorial Intern from late August to December 2015. It was an amazing experience. I really learned a lot and gained valuable skills from my time there. Environment is extremely casual, which was a huge bonus because I got to do what I love (writing and editing) wearing jeans and t-shirts. The staff is small, but incredibly hard working, creative and efficient. They also treated interns like actual employees, and gave us a lot of responsibility. Like someone else previously mentioned, the internship is very intensive and hands on. Tasks included: writing stories for the website and print magazine, copy editing for the print magazine, posting on social media, creating photo galleries and other miscellaneous assignments. Overall, the internship is a great launching pad for a career in publishing and you'll have many opportunities to grow as a writer.

Cons

I kind of wish that they had more room for advancement. As of now, they only offer freelance opportunities but I guess it's better than nothing.

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