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?

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2.8

44% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

38% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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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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2.0

May 18, 2022

Soulless Corporation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company, job stability, good work/life balance

Cons

Low pay, CEO only cares about his bottom line

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad to read that you appreciate the work/life balance we strive to provide for all our employees, but we are disappointed to learn about your overall personal experience as an employee at Sinclair. We would like to hear more about your observations and any suggestions you may have to enhance the employee experience. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to schedule a time to speak.

3.0

May 1, 2022

Could take better care of their employees.

News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quarterly sales bonuses if goal was reached.

Cons

Overwork and scheduling of employees. Hiring and salary freezes. Poor organization.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thank you for leaving a review. We are disappointed to hear your feedback on your personal experience, as it is important to us that our hardworking employees feel valued. If you’d like to share more details regarding your concerns, we’d like to talk further and discuss possible ways we can improve the employee experience. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to schedule a time.

3.0

Apr 22, 2022

It was okay, I don't regret it

Production coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities, excellent benefits, good respect of work life balance

Cons

Low pay vs. market value, not very integrated between divisions

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thanks for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our relaxed culture, flexible schedule, and numerous growth opportunities. We want all of our team members to feel valued for their hard work. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com if you would like to share more details about your experience and feedback on ways we may be able to improve.

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