Really, I hate to pile on...but KRON mtg. makes it difficult.
Seriously, the e-mail gripes and general malaise, not to mention the general feeling among a vast majority of the rank and file continues to come my way and the latest is only par for the core.
An insider with direct knowledge tells me... "they, (news management,) in an effort to shake things up, shuffled the producers around. The 5pm producer is going to handle the 11pm show, and the 4pm and 6pm producers switched for the week. The managers thought this change would be good to stir up ratings and prevent each show from falling into a rut."
Uh, that didn't work.
The insider continues: "Honestly, the entire station is in a rut and this move is only hurting things. Morale was already really low, but with this move the moral is moving lower still and now many of the people are pissed off. The decision to do this came right after Guingona was fired."
The newest news guru at 1001 Van Ness is already getting a good chunk of wrath. Executive Producer Matt Null is largely responsible for many of the latest moves at KRON. He's apparently distinguished himself not so favorably at the start.
From the insider, (who requested anonymity out of fear of retribution,) "He is in over his head and likes to puff his chest up and exert his power. The problem is he knows very little about actually producing and can't even edit video. Morale continues to fall and Null is just another reason."
Dang, that darn morale word. It keeps coming up again. And again. And again.
**For the record, and I'm being a little repetitive here: I hold ZERO grudge against the KRON folks. I have never applied for a job there and have never desired to work there, past, present, and/or future. There is no agenda, never has been. I'm NOT a disgruntled worker, bear no animosity, nor profess to go looking for grudges.
I do have issues with bullies. And mean people who like to strut their stuff and make it miserable for people that are only there doing the very best they can do under the most difficult of circumstances. And oh am I being so diplomatic because if you only knew what else I've heard but choose not to post...yet.
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"I do have issues with bullies. And mean people who like to strut their stuff and make it miserable for people that are only there doing the very best they can do under the most difficult of circumstances"
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We already know KRON is a horrible place to work with extremely low morale. Let’s get passed that old news and find out which on air talent is sleeping with management. Is that what you refer to as: “And oh am I being so diplomatic because if you only knew what else I've heard but choose not to post...yet.” ? Bring it on Rich!
ReplyDeleteWhen is Fox or NBC gonna buy the KRON? Or at least when will they become an affiliate of Fox?
ReplyDeleteYes, bring the rest of the info or don't mention it...the "I've got a secret" routine is pretty elementary school, apologies to elementary students
ReplyDeleteAgreed... if you have dirt on KRON... spill it or shut up
ReplyDeleteSo this Matt Null, according to your source, "knows very little about actually producing and can't even edit video". If this is true, who did he happen to sleep with to get the position as executive producer? It baffles the mind.
ReplyDeleteA couple of weeks ago-the power went out at KRON during the 6pm newscast. Kind of hilarious that Radnich was just starting his sportscast in half dark and the one working camera was only showing him from eyebrows down-a robot camera? Later they got it to work.
ReplyDeleteTHAT would have made a funny YouTube clip.
This is Rich's tired m.o.: act like he's got something more than he does, pretend he's about to drop a bombshell, doesn't, then plays victim, then threatens to shut the site down, then comes back pissier than ever, then takes cheap shots at female personalities. Are you gonna bark all day little doggie? Or are ya gonna bite?
ReplyDeleteSPILL IT already
ReplyDeleteNow your starting Rich! Been waiting for the good stuff and you are finally doing it! We know there is a lot of bad stuff going on at KRON, KPIX and other stations -- let's hear all the dirt so the viewing public can make up their minds who they want to watch. As long as it's true, the dirtier the better.....Don't forget we see some of these people in public restaurants, etc., and I for one know of a past anchor who hits the booze and women like there is no tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Matt Null is so hot. Why are you guys badmouthing him? Anonymous twerps are spineless. If you had a spine you would identify yourself and just say it to his face at work. Lame.
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