Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

46% of Sinclair Broadcast Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sinclair Broadcast Group 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

Marketing Consultant (64) , Account Executive (51) , Producer (48) , News Producer (43) , Master Control Operator (35) , Production Assistant (25) , Digital Content Producer (17) , Photographer (17) , News Photographer (16) , Manager (15) , Newscast Director (15) , Sales (15) , Digital Sales Coordinator (12) , Inventory Specialist (12) , Multimedia Journalist (12)

What are the pros of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and it's a very stable company." ((in 129 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 93 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 22 reviews)); "The team I work with is great and I was able to get a promotion after my first year which I’m very thankful for." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay compared to other local TV stations within the same city that are owned by companies that are not Sinclair." ((in 136 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 108 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 36 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "Culture is terrible and toxic." ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sinclair Broadcast Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sinclair Broadcast Group locations?

Seattle , Baltimore , Hunt Valley , San Antonio , Arlington , Nashville , Birmingham , Columbus , Oklahoma City , Cincinnati , Washington , Austin , Salt Lake City , Cedar Rapids , Pensacola , Boise , Dayton , Cockeysville , West Palm Beach , Las Vegas , Pittsburgh , New York , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Harrisburg , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Bellevue

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,373 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,373 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sinclair Broadcast Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Nov 7, 2025

Was fine

Ceo-founder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company atmosphere and sales strategy

Cons

Not many cons to speak of, company was doing well

4.0

Oct 31, 2025

Great people, great benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sinclair is a very forward thinking company. In media, change is a constant and Sinclair prioritizes innovation and disruption in the industry. While it is a large company, the focus on the local communities they are in is a standout and something that will continue to be a priority.

Cons

There are inconsistencies across markets, but being that each market has its own priorities and focus, not unexpected.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

7mo

Thank you for your review and for being a valued member of the Sinclair team. We are thrilled to hear you are having such a positive employment experience with us. We are able to be such a forward thinking company due to our amazing employees, such as yourself. All of your feedback is important to us. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com if you have more you would like to share with us in the future.

3.0

Oct 29, 2025

Not bad but not great

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great work life balance - coworkers were easy to work with

Cons

- company is negatively viewed by the public - lots of junior and intern level engineers - company's stock value is declining

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

7mo

Thank you for your review and your time at Sinclair. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the work/life balance we strive to provide our valued employees, as well as collaborating with your team. We are always striving to improve, and we will take all your personal feedback into consideration moving forward.

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Jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group

News Production Assistant (Part Time)

Macon, GA

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Temporary Sports Production Assistant (Part-Time)

News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)

Mingo Junction, OH

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News Production Assistant (Part Time)

Newscast Production Assistant (Weekday & Weekend Evenings)