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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Easy to move between shops, but you won't get paid at any of them. - Newscast Director Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

3.0
Jan 16, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Easy to move between SBG-owned stations. Pretty decent benefits package.

Cons

If you're production or a producer or a reporter, you will not make any money at any SBG station. Don't know where their billions of dollars go, but it surely isn't to the ones responsible for making most of their product. Every station seems to constantly be understaffed, so be prepared for that.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you recognize the strong benefits package we strive to provide our team members. It is extremely important to us that our employees feel valued for their hard work. We know there is always room for improvement – if you’d like to talk in further detail, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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5.0
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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
Recommend
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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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