Pros
The truth: if you filter out the arguments and confusion, do your tasks, go home and look for the next opportunity, it ain't that hard. Military Times and Defense News have deep tradition and topics are interesting. There is good work being done by journalists. Some managers are good ppl trying to look out for their staff but are limited because they can't make decisions or set course. There are some nice co-workers, some ppl who have been here forever and block out the noise, and a lot of suck ups, just like anywhere. Pay is adequate to average, not as bad as some say but with wide gaps between ppl doing same type job. LA ownership is vile and repulsive when they slither in, but they're not around much. Which is a good thing.
Cons
The truth: there's little spirit or sincerity left in the company. The absentee owners play nickel and dime media mogul but are cash poor bottom feeders who prey on failing businesses, drain the cash and don't invest back unless forced to. "My laptop is completely broke." Just getting expenses and bills paid is an unpleasant adventure. There is no HR person because who would want that job here? So the best managers are left to make excuses and cover up lies. The worst managers have their own agenda and suck up accomplishing nothing or work on pet projects. There's one senior manager whose only job is to kiss up to owners and run around town taking selfies and acting pompous (what's the job description for that?) Continuing cuts and attrition in talent which is demotivating. Constant reorganization to cut costs. It's a paycheck, not a career move.