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

4.0

Jul 8, 2020

Steady Career

Marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

company has amazing products to sell

Cons

sales focus shifts almost weekly

3.0

Jun 25, 2020

Sales

Senior marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Potential to have high income

Cons

MGT limits who can succeed.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. At Sinclair, we strive to create competitive compensation packages and a pathway for career growth at all our stations, but we recognize that there is always room for improvement. We would love to hear more details about your experience with management and find ways to create better work environments for all of our current employees. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com and schedule a time to discuss your observations. We wish you the best.

2.0

Jun 6, 2020

Not Recommended

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Front line employees care and want to make it a better place to work.

Cons

Top heavy organization , seems like there are more mangers than workers in some departments. Local management team lacks focus and is unwilling or unable to help. Mangers are more interested in attaining bonuses rather that providing better product solutions or service to clients or creating a better environment for their employees. As a result, products are forced on clients in order to meet sales goals and company agenda. Sales goals are unrealistic and do not reflect current market conditions. High turnover rate over the past few years made it impossible to build trust as you never know who will be gone next. Little to no cooperation between departments. Blatant right-wing agenda is pushed on local news team making us lose trust with viewers and bringing down morale. Work-life balance is nonexistent, you are on call 24-7.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience. We value our former employee’s feedback so we would be happy to learn more about the issues you experienced with management during your time here and your suggestions for improvement. We agree that our front line employees are often the lifeblood of our organization and deserve to be recognized for their commitment to Sinclair’s mission. We are interested in looking at additional way to celebrate employee contributions and would welcome any suggestions. Please feel free to contact employment@sbgtv.com to discuss anytime. We wish you the best.

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