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

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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

2.0

Mar 14, 2015

Good stepping stone - Digital Ad Operations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They will certainly teach you about the business, and you'll definitely have to excel at the basics of it and need to learn how to adapt to changes, which frankly isn't a bad thing if you're willing to put in the effort and take your career seriously

Cons

You'll more often than not eventually realize that managerial cohesion is still in its infancy, and the 'what have you done for me lately' attitude from them can be off-putting. The digital advertising department is growing and plans are in the works to make it function better, but at this point the directives are very unclear and communication between management and employees isn't very good

1.0

Mar 14, 2015

Big Brother with a tyrannical feel!

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sinclair Has really good benefits. However, this is the only pro. Yes you can make a lot of money, but that's with any sales job on commission.

Cons

where do I start? If you want to work for "big brother" then this is for you! They are unorganized and too big for their own good. Also, they don't take responsibility for their mess ups. They make you feel it was something you could've done to make it better, when you know deep down that it was a corporate issue or fault of their own. You are a number and not a person. We got bought out by Sinclair in 2014 and over the course of a year saw at 5 employees get fired. We also had a couple of employees leave including a manager because they new about Sinclair and refuse to work for them. That was a red flag right there. Learn to create wealth for yourself and not depend on a company like Sinclair broadcast group. There are plenty of opportunities to be your own boss and not worry about the modern day slavery we call "corporate America." I'm a free market capitalist, but I'm tired of making other people rich who care nothing about me.

3.0

Mar 10, 2015

Just make the donuts.

Promotions producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company with decent job security.

Cons

Understaffed, underpaid and not given the tools to succeed.

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