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 137 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 91 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 28 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)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 17 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 140 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 116 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 32 reviews)); "Culture is terrible and toxic." ((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 , 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

3.0

Mar 27, 2023

Co-workers are great, management's views differ from employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun environment, great people, people stick around awhile

Cons

Management is stuck in their conservative ways which is holding them back

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you are enjoying working with your colleagues and the positive work environment we strive to create for our team. We do take your constructive feedback seriously. If you’d be willing to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time to chat.

1.0

Mar 5, 2023

Low everything

Photographer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leaving to late and getting stuck.

Cons

Staying for a career that’s has no potential.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thanks for your review. We are disappointed to hear about your personal experience at Sinclair. However, we are always open to constructive feedback. If you’d like to talk further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

3.0

Jan 24, 2023

If you don't like contracts, don't choose Sinclair

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to advance to larger markets

Cons

Long contracts for low salary with BIG fines if you want to quit. Be sure to ask the station if you're applying for is short staffed. If it is, expect to work hours you didn't sign up for.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and thank you for your hard work as an employee at Sinclair. We are glad you recognize the various career growth opportunities we strive to provide. We do take your personal concerns seriously though, and would love to talk with you further about them. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time to chat.

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Jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group

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