I’m an editor at Gannett. I manage 4 reporters and lead the investigative and data work at the Asbury Park Press in NJ.
This week, I’m on mandatory furlough.
I appreciate the time with my family, but it is a truly horrid time of year to take away a portion of anyone’s salary.
I make $70K a year. I’m grateful for it. But I’m a single dad with two kids. It hurts.
The employees of this company deserve better. At the very least, they deserve to be paid what the company agreed to pay them.
@BritBloke We put out some great work so def keep a look out! There’s a pretty robust indie scene in NJ too. Nothing huge, but a lot of smaller operations sprouting up in recent years.
Not sure who’s here yet, but here’s a good list if you’re still searching: https://centerforcooperativemedia.org/members/
The Center for Cooperative Media works with more than 250 media partners and freelancers across New Jersey, including hyperlocal digital publishers, public media, newspapers, television outlets, radio stations and multimedia news organizations.
Stephen Stirling
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