Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 6% 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 146 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 99 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 31 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 19 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 19 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 138 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 112 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 31 reviews)); "No training." ((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 , 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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Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(1,377 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,377 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sinclair Broadcast Group employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

4.0

Jul 2, 2021

Good place to work

Assignment editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company: lots of resources and career expansion

Cons

Big company: you as an individual can feel small sometimes

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We are happy to hear that you are having a great overall experience working at Sinclair and recognize the resources and career growth we strive to provide for our employees. It is important to us that each individual employee feels valued at Sinclair and we would love to hear your thoughts on how we can do better in that area. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com so we can discuss this further.

2.0

Jun 29, 2021

Meh

Promotions producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice people! That's about it...

Cons

Pay sucked. Management was meh at best. Went through Promotions Directors like crazy...

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review as we know there is always room for improvement and value all feedback. We are saddened to hear about your experience working for Sinclair and would love to talk with you further to hear your thoughts on how we might enhance the experience for future employees. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com so we can discuss this further.

5.0

Jun 29, 2021

Exceptional Company

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid benefits Great leadership Excellent collaboration Very good pay Many opportunities to grow

Cons

I have none worth noting.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We so appreciate you leaving this review. Nothing makes us happier at Sinclair than hearing about the positive work experiences of our employees. It is important to us that we provide competitive salaries and benefits to our hardworking employees and create an environment where each individual can learn from our leadership team and grow within the company. Thanks for being a part of the Sinclair team!

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