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 134 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 96 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 25 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 21 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 134 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 33 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 29 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

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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

Jan 30, 2021

Sales

Marketing assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great health benefits and vacation time.

Cons

Outdated technology and poor sales marketing CRM management tools.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

5y

Thanks for leaving a review for Sinclair! We are happy to see that you took advantage of our robust health benefits and vacation time. We work hard to ensure that we have a competitive benefits package because we value our team’s feedback. We are sorry to hear that you struggled with our current technology. As an organization, we are always looking for ways to improve our tools and would love to have a conversation with you and learn more about your experience and get your recommendations on what new software we should invest in that would have made your job easier. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to discuss your observations and recommendations! Thanks again!

2.0

Jan 29, 2021

Just being honest

News photojournalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not the same story every day like working with the lower level people more down to earth. Producers care about your well being.

Cons

You dont hear that your doing a good job enough. mentally draining. lack of work life balance working in vehicles is not working from home.

3.0

Jan 27, 2021

Stress

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair salary and good benefits.

Cons

Constant micro management from Corporate.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

5y

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Sinclair works hard to offer a competitive compensation package and we are pleased to see that you noticed the results of that work! However, we are saddened to hear that you had issues with management. We don’t believe that micromanagement is an effective leadership tool and would like to discuss your experiences in greater detail . Please contact employment@sbgtv.com to set a time to go over your observations and make recommendations. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors.

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