We all know that Radio is a great industry. Those of us who work in it count ourselves lucky to be involved in something so special. There are plenty who would kill to take our place if we leave. But just because Radio is an exciting field of endeavour, not every workplace is ideal. There are plenty of stories of owners and bosses who exploit the fact that their staff are so committed to the idea of being in Radio that they’ll put up with poor workplace conditions and long hours for low wages. Not so at Austereo, which has managed to rank 24th on BRW’s Best 50 Places to Work list.
Clearly working in larger stations in bigger markets are what most people aspire to. In general, they offer better equipment, better surroundings and facilities. And better money too.
However, there are many factors besides those that contribute to workplace harmony and employee satisfaction. Clear career paths, focused and stable management and good ratings, or in smaller regions, positive community feedback are all elements that can make a difference.
What about your station? Do you look forward to going there to work or can you hardly wait for your day to end?
What do you love about the place and what could be improved?
As an employee, what do you value most? Is it the money, the opportunity to be creative, the social interaction with colleagues or, perhaps the satisfaction of knowing that your work impacts upon a large audience? What makes you come to work each day?
Remember you can post anonymously by using a screen name. Your welcome to identify people and stations if you’re praising them, but not if you’re bagging them – just give us some idea of the size of the station/market you’re referring to.