Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

44% 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 2.8 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) , Marketing Associate (12)

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

"Good benefits and some of the people are good to work with." ((in 134 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 29 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 23 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 143 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 109 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 35 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 26 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?

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2.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

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3.0

Jul 22, 2020

Average

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get bonuses, and you have job security.

Cons

Ethical concerns regarding news management

1.0

Jul 6, 2020

Not worth it, stay away!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great benefits package -Opportunities for advancement (if you know the right people and/or are willing to relocate)

Cons

-Employment contracts for some positions that especially take advantage of entry-level workers. Beware and do your research before signing anything! -Awful management -"Clicky," abusive, demoralizing work culture -Very high turnover rate -Terrible hours, will keep you on night shift if you are unlucky enough to start there -Lackluster wages -Unreasonable performance expectations -Incredibly high levels of stress that can lead to serious health problems

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thank you for taking a moment to share that feedback. We are sorry to read that your time at Sinclair was unsatisfactory and we are hopeful that your experience was isolated. No employer wants to hear that former staff members struggled with their work environment. We would be happy to talk about the issues you experienced with management and the overall work culture so that we can hopefully make changes that will benefit the whole organization. Please feel free to email employment@sbgtv.com so we can set a time to discuss your concerns. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

5.0

Jun 23, 2020

Great place!

Marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

atmosphere, flexibility, salary, people, opportunity

Cons

extra time in day to work can be possible

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We love hearing when our employees are happy with their work. At Sinclair, we are always looking to improve our company culture and offer competitive benefits/compensation packages, and opportunities for growth and we're glad to hear you have noticed. We appreciate you!

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