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 141 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 104 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 30 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 14 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 140 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 113 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 33 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 28 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

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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

May 10, 2023

Awful pay for the on-demand hours

News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of different personalities in the room

Cons

Poor management Biased news Must runs Low pay Good-ole-boy mentality Want you to work hard but don’t want to pay you

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, although we are disappointed to read about your personal experience. Your feedback is important to us as we know there is always room to do better. If you’d be willing to talk further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

1.0

Feb 9, 2023

Don't Recommend It

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to work on projects for some great Cincinnati brands - the Bengals, the Reds, etc. Lots of independence & ability to self-manage. Diverse group of employees from every kind of background.

Cons

Low salaries, minimal 2% raises/year & no upward mobility or reward for those who go above & beyond. Depending on department, bad hours. It's Journalism & hearing bad stories every day doesn't get easier with time or experience, so you have to be passionate about it. Parent company - Sinclair Broadcast - is a mess & it trickles down to local stations & managers. Interferes with content of news broadcasts at the local level. Possible layoffs always hanging overhead, always looking to automate jobs & hand duties over to a central hub, yet somehow people who have been with the company for a long time are never at risk, even when their performance is very, very lackluster.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, but are disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your personal experience working at Sinclair. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d be willing to share more details, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

1.0

Jan 1, 2023

Good Luck

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cool to watch on-air talent work. Taxes will be easier this year - given the lack of bonuses.

Cons

Senior leaders chasing fads (gaming, NFTs, supplements ). Kicked out of running the RSN they bought for $9B. Awful financial metrics – underperforming their peers. Can’t hire, develop, and retain strong sales pros in most markets. Ad solutions are not unique. Bro-network runs the show – so outsiders have no chance of fitting in.

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