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 126 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 30 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 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 136 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 112 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 33 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "It's a corporate culture." ((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

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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

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

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).

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4.0

Aug 21, 2024

Lots of Responsibility

Digital sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunity to learn various processes that were helpful in securing other employment later on

Cons

Low pay for the amount of responsibility.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are happy you learned a lot about the industry during your time with us that will help you in your career. We take your personal feedback regarding salary seriously as it is important to us that our hardworking employees feel valued. If you would ever like to chat further about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

4.0

Aug 21, 2024

It’s okay

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Chill work place, nice managers

Cons

Can be slow at times

3.0

Aug 19, 2024

It's Fine

Marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits with accrued paid time off

Cons

Low employee morale with a lot of turnover

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