Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

44% 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 2.8 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) , Marketing Associate (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 139 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 32 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 23 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 18 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 146 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 117 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 35 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 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 , Nashville , Arlington , Birmingham , Columbus , Oklahoma City , Cincinnati , Washington , Austin , Salt Lake City , Cedar Rapids , Pensacola , Boise , Dayton , Cockeysville , West Palm Beach , Las Vegas , Pittsburgh , New York , Harrisburg , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Chattanooga

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Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

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Reviews by job title

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1.0

Feb 27, 2023

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News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

not a ton of them

Cons

lots - poor pay, poor hours, etc.

3.0

Feb 21, 2023

Overall decent

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits (healthcare, dental, PTO). Reasonable hybrid schedule.

Cons

Pay is not competitive. Other companies pay much higher wages for similar jobs in media field.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We want our hardworking team of employees to feel valued, so we are glad you recognize the strong benefits package we strive to provide in a competitive marketplace. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d ever like to share more about your experience at Sinclair, please contact employment@sbgtv.com.

1.0

Feb 9, 2023

Don't Recommend It

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunities to work on projects for some great Cincinnati brands - the Bengals, the Reds, etc. Lots of independence & ability to self-manage. Diverse group of employees from every kind of background.

Cons

Low salaries, minimal 2% raises/year & no upward mobility or reward for those who go above & beyond. Depending on department, bad hours. It's Journalism & hearing bad stories every day doesn't get easier with time or experience, so you have to be passionate about it. Parent company - Sinclair Broadcast - is a mess & it trickles down to local stations & managers. Interferes with content of news broadcasts at the local level. Possible layoffs always hanging overhead, always looking to automate jobs & hand duties over to a central hub, yet somehow people who have been with the company for a long time are never at risk, even when their performance is very, very lackluster.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, but are disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your personal experience working at Sinclair. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d be willing to share more details, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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