Knight Ridder Employee Reviews for Director of Technology

"Knight Ridder Digital / McClatchy Interactive GREAT company!"

What do you like about working at Knight Ridder?

"I came in as a newbie, in less than six weeks, I was given total reign of systems, networking, remote locations, etc. They recognized my talents immediately and gave me any and all resources to bring them up to speed. Including Y2K issues, proofing, workflow, on and on. They stepped back, I reported to a tree, as they experienced the results of 20+ plus year leap in technology implementation. They were great folks, Tony and Par - his son were personally involved, communicated with me directly at times and made me feel like a million bucks! My motivation was simple, they recognized my talents and fed my need to be challenged"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself - the HR folks are professionals, they will provide a wonderful interview experience! Even If your unsure of your talents - they will help you identify them! They are trained to make the process painless..."

What don't you like about working at Knight Ridder?

"Walking a 27 year employee out of the gates after being fired. He was given a pin and party for his contributions, then I was walking him out the door one year later. It hurt me in ways I was unable to deal with and/or understand - I left a few months later, leaving a 28k bonus behind..."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If a peer is knocked off the deck without explanation, we are all living in fear..."