Testimonials

Emily Swanson - BronxTimes Reporter

I want Schneps to be a diverse company at all levels that reflects the communities we serve, is ethical and well-respected in the coverage areas and takes on impactful stories “big” and “small.”

Emily Davenport - amNewYork Digital Editor 

I want Schneps to be a place where reporters can take on news where our coverage reflects the communities we serve and journalistic integrity needs to be at the forefront of what we do here. 

Cameryn Oakes - Long Island Press Deputy Managing Editor 

I want Schneps Media reporters to have a union so that this is a place where employees are valued and celebrated. This not only means better pay, benefits and work environments, but also a greater emphasis on journalistic integrity. Delivering valuable news to our readers is something that is often the only thing keeping us going, and we want a contract that ensures it will not be undercut by external factors.

Max Parrott - amNewYork Law Reporter

I want Schneps to be a place where reporters can maintain a sustainable career in local journalism at a place that helps them develop and provides a livable wage with an increasing wage scale that allows reporters progress through their career.

Kirstyn Brendlen - Brooklyn Paper, Reporter

I want Schneps to be a reliable and respected source of local news, with local papers that have a better handle on hyperlocal issues than the bigger citywide outlets. Experienced editors should be able to take the time to guide and mentor their reporters and edit thoroughly, and reporters should be respected, well paid (or at least better paid) and allowed to work without interference from management or consultants. 

Ethan Marshall - QNS Digital Editor, BronxTimes Reporter

I want Schneps to be a reliable source of unbiased news, where reporters are free to cover various topics without fear of repercussion. The editors and reporters should also be reimbursed more for the hard work they put in. And they shouldn’t have to worry about having to pay so much in healthcare coverage just to have a chance to meet the copay.

Sadie Brown - amNewYork, Reporter

I want to work for a company that invests in its reporters so that we can produce our best work possible. This means paying a living wage, supporting continued skill building and giving us the tools and equipment we need to succeed. I also want true editorial independence and full disclosure of conflicts of interests. Local journalism is important and we (and the public) deserve better! 

Ethan Stark-Miller - amNewYork, Reporter

I want Schneps to be adequately staffed with both early career and seasoned journalists. These reporters and editors should have the bandwidth to cover the many diverse communities and complex issues within NYC and on Long Island. I want it to be a place where journalists can build a sustainable career in local news — where we can hone our craft, learn new skills, and evolve as reporters. I want it to be an organization that values holding power to account above all else.