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Mediocre depending on location - Anonymous employee Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

2.0
Jul 13, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Benefits -Experience with new broadcast technology

Cons

- SBG manages multiple stations across US including stations that don't produce real news, meet bare FCC requirements, and offer no sense of community support -Corporate and local management are stuck in meetings for at least 90% of their day -Corporate and local is fine with just one person in charge of the entire on air operations of station with no pay increases with responsibility -Currently frozen salaries but corporate has bids to buy other networks

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad you that you enjoyed the benefits and the experience you gained in working with the latest in broadcast technology. At Sinclair, it is of the utmost importance that our employees feel valued for their hard work. We would like to talk to you further about your comments and how we can improve. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time to chat.

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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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