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 (35) , 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 128 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 98 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 31 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 26 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 20 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 113 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 34 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 25 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 , Bellevue

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,373 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,373 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,373 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

Jan 29, 2025

So Far

Marketing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BENEFITS ARE WONDERFUL. Extremely wonderful team at this location. They wanna see people grow out of this position

Cons

This specific position is a catch all and can be very overwhelming, I was warned but not to the extent of what it is, seems like a lot of work for the pay it offers

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

We appreciate your review and your hard work as an important part of the Sinclair team. We are so thrilled to hear you appreciate the competitive benefits we provide and are enjoying working with your peers. If you ever have anything you would like to discuss further about your employment experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

1.0

Jan 28, 2025

DO NOT WORK HERE. RUN!!

Sales and marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can work with cool local businesses.

Cons

There is no company culture, and management is terrible. You will be promised far more money than what you will actually earn. After a few months here, you will feel unappreciated, degraded, and worthless. The poor management stems from corporate, and at Sinclair, you will always feel like just a number. Corporate does not prioritize the well-being of its employees. You will not receive any bonuses or performance raises. There is no opportunity for growth, and the sales team has a constant revolving door. There is no flexibility, and often we were told we couldn’t take a lunch break and were expected to work after hours. I do not recommend working here. Please do yourself a favor and continue your job search elsewhere.

3.0

Jan 23, 2025

Good Benefits

Reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Pretty generous PTO for first year employees.

Cons

Company wide did not award raises one year I was there despite contracts.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for being a valued part of the Sinclair team. We are glad to hear you appreciate the competitive benefits package we strive to provide our employees. All of your feedback is important to us – if you would like to share more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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