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 (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) , 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 137 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 97 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 26 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((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 22 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 115 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 33 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 , 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 , Harrisburg , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,376 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,376 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,376 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

3.0

Feb 3, 2021

Marketing Review

Marketing coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work on a variety of projects and properties; plenty of resources and support at your disposal

Cons

Lack of clear growth track; can get lost in the size of the company

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Sinclair. Our large organization has a wide range of opportunities and we are happy to see that you have tapped into them! There is certainly no shortage of unique stories and angles to keep your day interesting. We also recognize that our size can be a double-edged sword. With an organization as large as ours it can feel like you are a small cog in a big machine. However, there are lots of resources available to those employees who seek them out that can help alleviate those feelings. We would be happy to speak with you about those opportunities and get your feedback so that together, we can make Sinclair a better company for everyone. Please contact employment@sbgtv.com to set a time to chat. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors!

2.0

Feb 1, 2021

Interesting Start to Career

Promotions producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Room for growth if this is the industry for you

Cons

Poor management, low pay, benefits took a long time to kick in, a lot is expected of you for such a low pay

4.0

Jan 31, 2021

Good place to work...

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Progressive local broadcast/digital advertising platform.

Cons

Strong "top down" management style from the top. Not scaling their sales/marketing and support staff quickly enough.

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