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

3.0

Feb 21, 2023

Overall decent

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits (healthcare, dental, PTO). Reasonable hybrid schedule.

Cons

Pay is not competitive. Other companies pay much higher wages for similar jobs in media field.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We want our hardworking team of employees to feel valued, so we are glad you recognize the strong benefits package we strive to provide in a competitive marketplace. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d ever like to share more about your experience at Sinclair, please contact employment@sbgtv.com.

3.0

Feb 20, 2023

OK Company

Regional sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learned a lot while there. My initial manager was great.

Cons

My last manager was horrible, very lazy, and unprofessional (had to block her from calling me on my cell eventually because she would call at 8pm though I got off at 5pm and I was not a salaried employee)

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and leaving a review. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive learning experience working at Sinclair. We do take your personal concerns seriously – if you’d ever like to speak further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

5.0

Feb 10, 2023

I love my job

News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This is the best job I've ever had so far.

Cons

I can't complain about it.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad to hear you are enjoying your experience working at Sinclair. We are thrilled to have you as part of our dedicated and valuable team and we appreciate all your hard work.

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