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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Managers Only - Integrated Marketing Consultant(Sales) Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

1.0
Feb 15, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a lackluster benefits package.

Cons

Poor Work/Life balance Under-qualified Management, often promoted from Sales Reps to Managers with zero experience leading teams. Terrible place to be a sales rep. with limited experience. Minimal Training atmosphere No such thing as SDR's. HR nightmare Close-minded sales methodology. Sales structure is out-dated and run by sexist old men.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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Thank you for leaving a review. We are sorry to read about your negative experience at Sinclair. We would be happy to discuss your full list of concerns and hopefully, use your feedback to improve. We never want to have an employee struggle as much with management as you described. Please feel free to contact employment@sbgtv.com to schedule a time to work through your observations. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

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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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