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 some of the people are good to work with." ((in 137 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 98 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 29 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((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 21 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 112 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 34 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 34 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?

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 , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 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 1,375 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

4.0

Apr 30, 2023

Was Okay

Video graphics designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Own office pre covid shutdown

Cons

biased reporting anchors who were pompous

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your hard work as a former employee at Sinclair. Your feedback is important to us and we are always interested in possible ways to improve as a leading employer. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com if you’d ever like to share more about your personal employment experience

3.0

Apr 19, 2023

Would not recommend

Network sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some nice people, not all

Cons

Unfair workload, a lot is expected of assistants that planners should be doing. Pay is horrible

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for your review. We are disappointed to hear about your overall personal experience working at Sinclair. We know there are always opportunities to learn and ways to improve. If you’d like to share more about your personal experience and ways you think we can improve, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Apr 16, 2023

Fair, could be better

Multimedia journalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bonuses if sales meets quarterly budget

Cons

Limited options in top 20 markets.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad you recognize the competitive station bonus that we strive to provide our hardworking team members. Your personal concerns are important to us. If you’d be willing to provide more details, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to talk further.

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