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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 total reviews)
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Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,375 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).

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1K reviews
4.0
Oct 4, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work does get you noticed. If you are focused, honest, and have a good attitude you will have opportunity for advancement here.

Cons

Managing work/ life balance in this industry can be tough.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy to hear that you have made a home at Sinclair! While working in the industry can undoubtedly be challenging, we are thrilled to hear that you see opportunities for advancement and are feeling recognized for all your hard work. We recognize that a strong work-life balance is essential to maintaining mental and physical health and would be happy to discuss this challenge with you further and work together to find some sort of solution that could benefit the entire organization. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to chat about your experiences. Thanks for everything you do!
3.0
Sep 10, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to anchor and experience a lot of learning benefits that you wouldn't be able to do in a bigger market

Cons

The salary is very poor. I was living paycheck to paycheck.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We work hard to ensure that Sinclair encourages learning at all levels. Whether you are a college graduate entering the workforce or a professional transitioning roles we recognize that growth is one of the main keys to job satisfaction. We are happy to see that you gained new experience during your time with us. While we do offer a robust benefits package, we would be happy to speak with you directly about your observations regarding compensation. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com and schedule a time to speak. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors.
4.0
Sep 4, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities for growth. Good learning and growing market. Political market with the SC State House.

Cons

Cons are at WACH FOX News. Limited staff. Photographers have limited editing knowledge, studio is outdated. Chief Engineer doesn't know what he's doing. Doesn't pay well. Isn't a very professional place to work.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
5y
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to see that you have experienced the growth and learning opportunities that we work hard to foster. We hope that our staff can advance within the organization and make Sinclair their long-term employment home. We also recognize that no organization is perfect and that we have areas to improve. It is through conversations like these with our dedicated employees that we will be able to make lasting change. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com so we can discuss your concerns. We look forward to hearing from you!
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