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 137 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 97 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 26 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 22 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 136 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 115 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 36 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?

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

4.0

Jan 23, 2023

Good company but heavy workoad

Regional sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, surprise extended holiday weekends (for example getting the Friday before Memorial Day off AND the Monday of Memorial Day), able to select a gift card as a holiday gift, received a surprise retention bonus, great managers (both RSA leader and market manager) who are very understanding and treat you like a human. extensive training.

Cons

The workload could be unbearable at times (mostly quarter break), lots of turnover in the position so you’re consistently getting additional markets either permanently or temporarily.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughtful review. We are glad to hear you recognize the strong rewards package we strive to provide to our hardworking employees, and that you enjoyed working with your managers and peers. We do take your constructive feedback seriously, so if you’d ever like to talk in more detail about how we can improve, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

1.0

Jan 19, 2023

Just no

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No. No. No. No. No.

Cons

Terrible pay, even by industry standards, and not a lot of room for advancement. I watched as corporate's toxicity leached into my news room and ruined everything I used to enjoy about working there. Chris Ripley is useless as a CEO and the company's very obvious conservative stance and cringey "must-run content" makes many otherwise amazing local news stations and journalists look untrustworthy and shady. Avoid.

4.0

Jan 17, 2023

I mean...I liked it!

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team spirit amongst everyone I returned

Cons

Lack of follow thru from management

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your time working at Sinclair and we thank you for all your hard work. If you’d ever like to share more about your experience, we are always open to feedback. Feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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