Human Resources
Since 1885, The Free Lance–Star and its predecessor newspapers have been serving the information needs of the Fredericksburg area. We have the fastest–growing circulation in Virginia and seventh in the nation. The family–owned and –operated company has become a multimedia conglomerate: 93.3 WFLS, the area's leading country station; classic rock 96.9 WWUZ; 99.3 WWVB Fredericksburg's #1 Hit Music Station featuring Hip-Hop and R&B ; and WYSK.com, a youth–oriented rock alternative internet station; which broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Fredericksburg.com, our timely Internet publication, is the news and information portal for the entire region. More than 250,000 people visit the fredericksburg.com website each month. Star Directory, the community phonebook is the latest enterprising addition to the publishing company.Vision Statement:
The Free Lance–Star Companies will be the indispensable information source in our markets and a pioneering model for others.
Mission Statement:
• Our mission is to improve and connect the lives of the people in the diverse
communities we serve.
• We accomplish this by providing relevant and compelling information and ideas.
• We take pride in independent ownership and involvement by a family with deep roots in the community.
• We have an unyielding tradition of integrity and credibility and a passion for excellence and innovation.
• We accomplish this by providing relevant and compelling information and ideas.
• We take pride in independent ownership and involvement by a family with deep roots in the community.
• We have an unyielding tradition of integrity and credibility and a passion for excellence and innovation.
Values:
Our values define how we interact with our stakeholders—employees, readers, listeners, advertisers, suppliers, owners and the communities we serve.
Credibility • Service • Relationships • Learning
Collaboration • Performance
Collaboration • Performance
