Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 6% 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 146 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 99 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 31 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 19 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 138 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 112 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 31 reviews)); "No training." ((in 27 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 , Nashville , Arlington , 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

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2.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(1,377 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,377 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sinclair Broadcast Group employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0

May 17, 2021

Not a great company

Campaign manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

large company so lots of aspects

Cons

poor leadership and decision making all around

1.0

May 5, 2021

Backwards Company

Digital marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Commission based so you're basically an independent consultant. You get to help businesses grow through marketing.

Cons

Company is a bunch of rich old white men. Should be enough said.

1.0

Apr 17, 2021

Stay away.

Meteorologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty of job opportunities since turnover rates are high.

Cons

Awful management and salary, included a political agenda in news.

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