sales representative

journalist

district manager

member services representative

benefits administrator

SaltWire Network

SaltWire was a fair place to work. Though, I felt like I was on a sinking ship the moment I started. You could tell the company had some financial troubles and it was hard to make sense of their marketing strategies. I'm disappointed they went bankrupt, but it wasn't unexpected after being there for a couple years.

Management always treated me well. Any time off I needed for personal reasons was never a problem.

The workload was heavy in most departments. I made suggestions on how to maybe increase moral, but it was never acted on. I believe that financially they just weren't able to offer any incentives to those who were burning themselves out for the company. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
It was my chosen profession - newspaper reporter.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Uncertainty around company and industry as a whole. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not great for previously stated reasons around uncertainty.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Making calls to set up interviews, story meetings, answering emails and, eventually, transcribing and writing. Also photography work - editing, photoshop work. Covering events and conducting interviews. And during my time as editor, a lot of proofing copy and laying out paper(s).

What is the best part of working at the company?
Loved the team and coworkers! Loved working in a medium that helped people get their daily news. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Long call volume and customers that did not understand that we could not deliver a paper in bad weather. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was awesome! Loved my team. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Answer calls, emails regarding delivery of papers and flyers. Write up in memorials.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The customers are all so friendly and understanding especially in winter 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not being rewarded for a great job done , 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Not good you are not compensated for dangerous driving conditions 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Night driving no traffic, bagging papers, waiting sometimes for hours to get papers

Good journalism is badly needed, which was definitely a motivator for me in working there. But the company has terrible leadership. High stress, a lack of transparency (and also flat-out lies sometimes), even being months late to contribute to the company pension--many many many red flags. Until its leadership goes, steer clear. 

Despite its long years of existence it still flounders like a headless drunk chicken ..No one seems to know what is happening & it seems to be a common theme from top to bottom; Very high staff turnover at all levels  somewhat like a perpetual revolving door,,, Cant provide a career , just a PIT STOP 

I currently work at Saltwire have for about 3 months now. My experience has been nothing but positive. The people are friendly and easy to speak with. I have learned a variety of skills from upper management. I enjoy being part of something local and making a difference in both the lives of the people that I hire and the company culture that I contribute too. 

Great experience, great co-workers at the local level. I got to work with some journalists with decades of experience. 
Management on the other hand is rotten to the core. Most times we found out about the company from other publications instead of corporate. 
Pay was misrepresented in the hiring process. 
Job security is minimal. 
Benefits are minimal. 
Would not recommend. 

Do not ruin your career by joining this place. Highly unprofessional with no guidance or support. They will promote you giving more work without a single penny pay rise. No clear goals and you will be fired at a whim. Probably the worst place to work. Delusional marketing strategies by incompetent leaders. 

Worked there for 10 years, never got more than a 12 cent raise every year or two. Terrible management on the higher levels, constantly switching roles, bosses and staff. Wont be around in the next 5 years so i wouldn't count on a career. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Sales representative 4 salaries reported	$50,000 per year
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District manager 2 salaries reported	$38,500 per year
Member services representative 5 salaries reported	$31,509 per year
Benefits administrator 4 salaries reported	$45,000 per year

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