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 136 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 93 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 30 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)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 21 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 141 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 31 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

Ratings by category

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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1.0

Dec 5, 2024

I wouldn’t apply here

Multimedia journalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

— you get 3 weeks vacation and a work phone

Cons

No overturn allowed - many times you skip your lunch break - pay is terrible

3.0

Nov 20, 2024

Part Time Production Assistant

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Young office, fast paced industry, overall fun place to work.

Cons

Low pay, lots of turnover, poor communication.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear you are enjoying your time working at Sinclair. We appreciate your advice to management as your personal feedback is incredibly important to us and we know there is always room for improvement. If you would like to share more about your personal experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Nov 19, 2024

Great team, low pay

Marketing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing management and team building

Cons

Low pay, Sinclair does not pay people what they're worth

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and for all your hard work as a valued member of the Sinclair team. We are glad to hear you enjoy working with management and your colleagues. It is of the utmost importance to us that our employees feel valued - If you would be willing to chat further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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