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

Feb 9, 2023

Don't Recommend It

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to work on projects for some great Cincinnati brands - the Bengals, the Reds, etc. Lots of independence & ability to self-manage. Diverse group of employees from every kind of background.

Cons

Low salaries, minimal 2% raises/year & no upward mobility or reward for those who go above & beyond. Depending on department, bad hours. It's Journalism & hearing bad stories every day doesn't get easier with time or experience, so you have to be passionate about it. Parent company - Sinclair Broadcast - is a mess & it trickles down to local stations & managers. Interferes with content of news broadcasts at the local level. Possible layoffs always hanging overhead, always looking to automate jobs & hand duties over to a central hub, yet somehow people who have been with the company for a long time are never at risk, even when their performance is very, very lackluster.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, but are disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your personal experience working at Sinclair. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d be willing to share more details, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

1.0

Feb 6, 2023

Terrible

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You could start early and if needed.

Cons

It was a toxic place to work at.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are disappointed to hear that you had an overall negative personal experience at Sinclair. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d be willing to share more details about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

2.0

Jan 30, 2023

Employees are overworked and underpaid

Account coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees are usually nice

Cons

-Poor management -Low Pay -Will require 5 days in office soon -Short staffed -No opportunity for advancement -Favoritism among employees -They don’t listen to their employees

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, but of course are disappointed to hear about the personal experience you are having working at Sinclair. We take your feedback very seriously and know there is always room for improvement. If you’d be willing to chat further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time to discuss further.

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