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

Jan 12, 2023

Everybody is a boss

It administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working from home and not having to do deal or see interesting individual

Cons

Redundant Mangers and project managers. Everyone is a director and feels they have a right to talk down or give you instructions. Can be very rude and hostile environment

3.0

Nov 15, 2022

Local News Stations deserve more

Broadcast engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

• Good benefits • Job isn't stagnant • Ability to advance career locally via different jobs, get a lot of experience and understanding of broadcasting. • Get some hires who are committed to good news.

Cons

• Some management make terrible hires • Certain jobs are way below average pay, even after many years • Corporate political leanings, completely ignorant of local news and well-being of workers

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for leaving a detailed review of your personal experience working at Sinclair. We are glad to hear you appreciate the competitive benefits and growth opportunities we strive to provide our hardworking employees. We also take your personal concerns very seriously and know there is always room for growth. If you’d like to chat further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

3.0

Oct 24, 2022

Great for Growth, Not For Roots

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Channel 2 gave me a lot of great opportunities to grow in my selected career path. Because of low staffing, you are immersed into many different facets of news gathering which required producing content under a lot of pressure. That pressure really forces you to get good at your job and quick. I definitely was able to put a lot on my resume because of this place.

Cons

The list of cons is far greater than is worth writing in this column. News is not an easy beast to fight and it's even harder when you add nearly bare bones staffing, over management (4 managers over 10 other employees, just in the news department, at one point), LOW pay, extreme disorganization, and no accountability. Working here is not for the faint of heart.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

3y

Thank you for leaving a review. We are glad to hear you learned a lot and experienced opportunities for growth during your time at Sinclair as that is of great importance to us. We are disappointed though, to hear about your personal concerns with the company. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you’d be willing to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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