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Very heavy-handed news management - Anonymous employee Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

3.0
Apr 2, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits. Transparent. Good office atmosphere/amenities. Financially stable company.

Cons

Newsroom is a pressure cooker. Salaries are lower than at competitors. Sinclair “must-runs” and company mandates and control wear down employees in local newsrooms. Journalism ethics are often lacking. Sinclair is also not a good community partner.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad to read that you love our strong benefits package and comfortable work environment, but we are disappointed to learn about your personal experience with management. We would be happy to hear more about your observations on community relations and any suggestions you may have in fostering stronger ties to the people we serve. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to schedule a time to speak. Thanks again!

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Cons

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