Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 8% 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 134 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 29 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 23 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 20 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 109 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 35 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 , 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

(471 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

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2.0

Feb 19, 2017

Integrated Marketing Consultant

Integrated marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Portfolio of products, uncapped income

Cons

Poor training and support from management. No job security, no salary, draw against commission, ( no paycheck is common) no compensation for mileage, high churn. Negative enviornment. Micromanagement is the norm with too much inconsistant required reporting and no CRM system. Good ol boys club ....this company does not value its employees. Managers are not skilled or trained in helping employees and there is no comprehensive selling system. If you think you will be a long term employee you need to rethink your expectations. RUN! 8+ years between senior reps and new hires.

3.0

Feb 11, 2017

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay, Fun Work Enviroment

Cons

Poor Communication between Upper Management and Corporate

3.0

Feb 9, 2017

Every station is different

Photojournalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've worked at three Sinclair stations. Some get millions of dollars of brand new gear, some don't. I've been able to climb my way up and have been promoted within in terms of salary and position. Some stations pay for Emmy submissions so the applicant doesn't have to. The also pay photographers to go to the NPPA workshop.

Cons

The company leans too heavily to the right that it discredits the local journalism that the underpaid broadcast teams produce. Sinclair also requires stations to air "must runs" These are segments that, depending on the piece, every station is required to run nightly or weekly. They have nothing to do with the local market and just go to show the vast loss of touch the corporate choices have on the viewers. One of these is the "Terrorism Alert Desk" which is the opposite of journalism. Sinclair wants every station to look and air exactly the same. Same graphics, same music, same writing style, all a setup for the Sinclair Network, which is coming. Too many stations are in last place in the ratings. Working at Sinclair is pretty standard. It's television news.

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