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 some of the people are good to work with." ((in 128 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 98 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 31 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 26 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 113 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 34 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 25 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

1.0

Oct 25, 2023

Terrible

News reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Original manager had tons of experience and was very helpful but company fired him because of age, lawsuit ongoing

Cons

Where do I begin? Overworked, underpaid, forced to not clock overtime, HR didn't come to work because she had kids and could never answer a question, always had to get back to you.

2.0

Oct 24, 2023

Declining Company

Copy coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are amazing and cost very little.

Cons

Wage Cap is easy to reach and there is not much room for growth, There is no job security as Corporate comes in and gets rid of jobs with little to no notice. Employees are overworked and underpaid.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are glad to hear you enjoyed the strong benefits package we provide our hardworking employees at Sinclair. We are disappointed to hear about your overall personal experience and the concerns you raised. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d be open to sharing more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

1.0

Jul 27, 2023

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Ap team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some coworkers were okay to work with

Cons

Poor management and leadership team

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. While we are glad to hear you enjoyed working with your colleagues, we are disappointed to hear about your overall personal employment experience. We believe there is always room for improvement, so if you would ever like to share more feedback about your time with us, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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Jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group

Billing and Customer Service Representative