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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Station managers and staff care about each other. - Commercial Production Assistant Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

5.0
Jan 6, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

The stations I work for are great. The management and staff and all friendly and get a long great. Everyone works well with each other. Management goes aout of their way to provide something fun for the employees monthly. Throw great holiday parties, or cookouts. Communication is pretty good 90% of the time. It's a fun environment and I enjoy working with all I am in contact with there. There are bonus' to be had at times when the station as a whole puts in enough hard work to earn them.

Cons

The pay... feels under the norm for the industry norm of the area. Though there is room for advancement throughout the station, there really isn't within my department. So... the yearly raise isn't work much... standard to fast food jobs (maybe just a slight bit better). Makes it hard to live at times.

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Cons

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work during your time with us. We are pleased to hear that you had such a great experience at Sinclair and enjoyed the leadership and positive workplace culture that we strive to provide all of our valued team members. If you have more you would ever like to share about your time with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com
1.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

None that I can think of.

Cons

In my experience, Sinclair has consistently expected employees to absorb significantly increased workloads without providing compensation that reflects those additional responsibilities. Operators are routinely asked to manage the work that would traditionally be distributed among multiple positions, while compensation has failed to keep pace with either the scope of the role or the rising cost of living. Annual wage adjustments have not meaningfully reflected inflation, resulting in a steady decline in employees' purchasing power despite increased expectations and operational demands. This has created an environment where dedication and expanded responsibilities are met with minimal financial recognition. I am also deeply concerned by the company's apparent strategy of shifting Media Operations Center (MOC) functions overseas in pursuit of lower labor costs. While organizations certainly have the right to pursue cost efficiencies, doing so at the expense of experienced domestic employees sends a clear message about where the company's priorities lie. From my perspective, this approach prioritizes short-term cost reduction over employee retention, institutional knowledge, and long-term operational excellence. It reflects a business philosophy that places financial savings ahead of investing in the people who have consistently delivered the work required to keep operations running successfully.

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