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"No jerks need apply"



The heartfelt, judgmental words of Julie Wolfe, outgoing King Seattle ND, whose first job as a regional news VP is to find her replacement.  That line in her job post is a total turn off to applicants. It speaks volumes about who's in charge and how she will operate.    And did GM & HR approve that?  What if an applicant thinks there was unfair treatment and rejection after she revealed this???     Is this a professional or pejorative approach to hiring?   

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  1. IDC9July 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM

    I can appreciate the idea of Wolfe wanting her replacement to be someone worthy of KING and its legacy, but this post is not going to achieve that. If anything, she has made it more likely that the applicant pool will consist of less than ideal candidates.

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  2. Wayne LJuly 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM

    It's petty. Honestly, never heard a lady called a jerk, per se, so I think this is prejudiced against men and sends a clear message.

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    1. IDC9July 17, 2025 at 6:51 PM

      I can see how it can come across that way. Wolfe should give serious considerdation to removing this post and replacing it with one that is more professional. Its too late to put the toothpaste back in the tube completley, but it may not be too late to stop it from leaking any more.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM

    She's a solid news director and well-respected by the team — a loss for KING. However, her social media often comes off as cringeworthy and pandering to corporate.

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    1. Wayne LJuly 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM

      Yes, good credentials for sure, but I think the promotion to more power got to her head with that post.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM

    Sounds like she is well liked, and the sentiment is definitely appreciated by everyone still working so hard in this industry, but that is a statement to be made privately rather than written publicly in a professional job listing.

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