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 (36) , 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 134 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 96 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 25 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 21 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 19 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 134 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 114 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 34 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 33 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 29 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 , Harrisburg , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,376 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,376 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,376 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

1.0

Jan 4, 2024

Company does not care about employees or pay

Reporter/mmj

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits (vision, dental and health)

Cons

Poor pay, degrading and hostile management, no room for growth or movement within the company.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are disappointed to read about your overall personal experience during your time with us and take the concerns you raised very seriously. So if you’d be willing to talk further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Dec 9, 2023

Too much reporting

Digital sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people on the team are great

Cons

Micromanagement from the top on numbers but no real support to help hit the numbers.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad that you enjoyed working with your fellow team members during your time at Sinclair. Your feedback regarding management is important to us and we know there is always room for improvement. If you’d like to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

3.0

Dec 1, 2023

More and still less

Multimedia journalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A lot of opportunity to explore different positions

Cons

Stingy with overtime pay, and lack of investment from management on-site.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

Thank you for your review and for your dedication as an employee at Sinclair. We are glad to hear you are exploring and gaining different experiences during your time with us. Your personal concerns regarding overtime pay and management are important to us as well. If you’d be willing to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time.

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