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 131 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 103 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 27 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 22 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 132 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 113 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 37 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "No training." ((in 26 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

(1,374 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,374 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,374 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

2.0

May 16, 2016

No communication for a communications business

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working in news, every day is different and exciting and it's never dull. You work with some great personalities and have a lot of fun.

Cons

Obviously the hours suck, but that's news. The biggest thing is that, as a production assistant, it's a lot of waiting around. You're there for the show and, unless the producers have something for you to do, you just sit there for three hours until the next show. Management lacks communication skills and you never know hat you're supposed to be doing on days when there's big events going on. I got yelled at for missing a day a month and a half later when I thought my boss and I had already worked it out. It's the little things that slowly drive you mad here and want to leave. The devil is in the details.

3.0

May 5, 2016

the intern

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fast pased- really smart people- good market size. People are willing to help as you go along but you have to ask.

Cons

no formal internship program which can make it hard to learn at times.

5.0

May 4, 2016

Social Media Producer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, networking, fast-paced. This is the television industry. Working in a news station never gets boring and constantly gives you something to talk about at the dinner table. The social media producer (or digital content manager, depending on the station) is centered on the website and social media platforms. If you already spend a lot of time on these, then the position is perfect! The digital team has great communication and means to help those at other stations! SBG is very focused on keeping their employees happy (and healthy!) by communicating.

Cons

Honestly working in media is meant for certain people. If you can't keep up with the news, follow a lead/news tip, then it isn't for you. The other con might be the constant moving between contracts and employee turnovers, but that's part of the industry and mostly applies to reporters.

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Jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group

Billing and Customer Service Representative

News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)