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 132 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 25 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 21 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((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 110 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 33 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

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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

Feb 25, 2020

Run

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Advancement, raises, try to take care off employees

Cons

Used to be like family, then big Corp took it over

4.0

Feb 25, 2020

Starter Job

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team to work with Understanding management Lots of opportunity for experience

Cons

Busy season is very busy and compensation is not reflective Hard to live in Seattle off of what you make

3.0

Feb 19, 2020

Great digital knowledge and products

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and strong growth

Cons

Pay, Too much management turnover

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

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Thanks for taking the time to submit your thoughts on working at Sinclair. While we know we have things to improve, we're glad you've noticed the company’s dedication to growth opportunities and digital initiatives that we've worked hard to make part of our culture at Sinclair. We appreciate everything you do for us and look forward to working with you to make our company the best place possible to build a career.

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