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Des Moines Register

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One of the worst jobs I've ever had. - Reporter Des Moines Register Employee Review

1.0
13 Jan 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Fun people to work with. A wide variety of stories to write. Great for someone fresh out of college who needs experience for meager pay.

Cons

Terrible and inexperienced management. This publication is about clicks over quality content. Disconnected from the Des Moines community as a whole. The executive editor throws her employees under the bus for her own mistakes. Dry, corporate atmosphere with almost zero feedback. Good luck getting a raise or moving up in the company. The parent company is in desperate need of cash. Coaches and editors are sluggish and lethargic. Readership and popularity continue to decline. Reliance on crappy tutorials for corporate-wide updates. As with most corporate media, jobs are never secure.

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5.0
2 Apr 2026
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Pros

Loved all the people. great, supportive environment.

Cons

Evolving corporate initiatives. Can be difficult at times to keep track of the proper way to operate.

4.0
9 May 2025
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Pros

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Cons

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