Pros
Not stuck in a newsroom or cubicle, as you work independently from any virtual office. Interesting and creative co-workers Flexible schedule, generous vacation and sick leave Interesting cases to cover, at times
Cons
Crappy equipment, no support when you need it--like not being able to file a story from a courtroom because of CNS server issues. My experience is that The CEO/Editor/Publisher is truly the 'Papa John' of legal reporting, in my opinion. There is little or no respect for the reporters who are not only expected to send daily reports from several courts per day, but they are also expected to break news stories for sub-standard, slave wages, around the clock. The job is considered 'part-time' so management does not have to pay for insurance, but management expects complete loyalty, 24/7, and CEO/Publisher/Editor changes his mind, on any given day, on what stories he deems newsworthy. Verbal abuse is quite common, via email, from management, and if you dare respond and stick up for yourself, you are told it will go in your 'file.' No joke. As well, from my experience, the word 'misogyny' is synonymous with this company's culture. If you are female and speak your mind, disagree with the CEO, or any of the male editors, managers, bureau chiefs, (I use that word editor, loosely, as most --not all--of them are not qualified to edit Ranger Rick magazine), you will be told that you are "combative" etc. It's a very 'frat-boy" oriented company, with the CEO as the frat president. If you have no experience as a news writer, or little experience, this is a great starter job, only if you do not expect a raise for the duration of your employment and you can deal with the CEO's nepotism, unprofessionalism and tantrums.