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 some of the people are good to work with." ((in 136 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 28 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 20 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 137 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 32 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 , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,375 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Jul 27, 2020

It really depends on where you’re located

Digital

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Advancement, coronavirus response, bonuses, friends

Cons

Lack of respect, poor communication, not the best environment

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

5y

Thanks for leaving a review! We are sorry to hear that your experience with Sinclair has been mixed so far and we'd really like to help make things better. Our HR team would be happy to hear more of your thoughts on ways we can improve communication and company culture. We would also like to know more about your header "it really depends on where you're located." Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com and schedule a time to talk. On a positive note, we are happy that you have seen the potential for career advancement at Sinclair. Many of our current employees have said the same thing and we are excited to see the results of our work in those areas paying off. We look forward to speaking with you soon.

3.0

Jul 22, 2020

Average

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get bonuses, and you have job security.

Cons

Ethical concerns regarding news management

3.0

Jul 9, 2020

Good first station to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great workshop to start in the business, everyone is very helpful in advancing your carerr

Cons

The management is petty and they communicate poorly.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

5y

Thank you for leaving a review! We are thrilled that you experienced the growth opportunities available at Sinclair. We firmly believe that our employees should have access to growth and training opportunities that will set them up for success in their future careers. As with any organization, there is always room for improvement and we'd be happy to discuss some of the struggles you had with internal communication and management so that we can improve the work environment for our current employees. Please email employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time to speak. Best wishes to you and your career.

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