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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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I learned a lot working at Sinclair as a Sr Software Engineer - Sr. Software Engineer Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

4.0
Dec 23, 2022
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Pros

Ok salary. very easy access to upper management. You can literally schedule a one-on-one meeting with the VP and discuss anything. Lots of resources to help you learn and upgrade your skill set. I specifically love that we had very generous access to AWS services. I self-taught a lot of AWS services during my stay.

Cons

Some Technical Directors are a bit territorial. It's somewhat difficult to get improvements on some legacy systems because of unjustifiable pushback from Technical Directors that have been on a specific project for a long time.  Salary is also a bit lower compared to the current market.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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We greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that you had an overall positive experience working at Sinclair. Your feedback is important to us and we take your advice and personal critique to heart. Thanks so much for your hard work during your time with us.

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5.0
Oct 21, 2025
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Pros

Flexibility with my schedule to be able to take and pick up my kids from school. Great team to work with at my location. Ability to train and do jobs outside of my regular task to get hands on experience in other areas.

Cons

Department was restructured and my position was relocated.

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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