Working at Clear Channel in Poughkeepsie, NY: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Poughkeepsie, NY Area

"Horrendous."

What do you like about working at Clear Channel?

"I started as an intern at another location, and I LOVED hanging out with rock stars every day, loved the creativity and overall fun/party aspect of the job. Then I transferred to a smaller market with small stations but was promoted to a salaried position AND . . ."

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

"Don't. Take a look around. Radio all together is on a downswing. You wont make more than $30,000/yr in the promotions/programming department, unless you sell your soul and become a sales person. Put your creativity to use in your own business, television, or the web. If you're really smart, you'll go for something in tech, health or real estate industry."

What don't you like about working at Clear Channel?

"This is when Clear Channel started to cut staff out. They started bringing in Premium Choice talent and programming. In the 2 years at my position, we lost 15 people because they either were let go or quit. I had NO budget, but expected to make it happen with promotional items. My staff was paid $7.25 an hour - not at all motivating for them. Although I was hounded to come up with creative ideas, none of them were ever used. Lazy sales staff. Terrible management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"There really isnt anything management in a local market can approve. They have to get approval for EVERYTHING. Even tshirt designs. Dont expect fast turnarounds on anything, even though YOU are expected to do so. The local management are just Corporate Ken Dolls - they only execute what they are told and have no room for creativity or their own decisions."