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 (35) , 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 129 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 93 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 32 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((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 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 136 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 108 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 32 reviews)); "Culture is terrible and toxic." ((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 , 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 , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Harrisburg , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Bellevue

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,373 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,373 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,373 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

2.0

Nov 22, 2021

Would Not Recommend

Digital sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are often very helpful Some Directors listen to any complaints you have

Cons

Upper management doesn't listen to needs Pay is bottom of the barrel Often nothing is done when a manager is rude to an employee

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

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Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback on your current experience working at Sinclair. We are happy to hear you are enjoying working with your colleagues, though we are disappointed to hear about your feelings on the leadership team. Please contact employment@sbgtv.com to discuss this further as we strive to be the best employer possible.

1.0

Oct 17, 2021

Shady company

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing positive working for this company.

Cons

Not an employee-oriented company at all

1.0

Mar 10, 2021

Wouldn’t recommend to my worst enemy

Inventory specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros at all. None

Cons

Racist environment. Minorities aren’t viewed as equal and hard for us to move up in that company.

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