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

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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1.0

Apr 22, 2022

Poor management and Bad culture

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They provide a paycheck for employees. Great Stepping stone to get a better job.

Cons

-CIO killed what little culture was left in IT -Pay is horrible -No bonuses in IT -Management can't work together -Most of IT management is untrustworthy -Management does not look out for employees interest -Many political games -Unrealistic project expectations -Theres always an agenda from IT Management -IT Management will let projects fail so others they don't agree with won't succeed -IT management never wants to admit they are the problem -Blame is constantly being thrown around -There were people promoted to leadership that were not ready for that responsibility

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thank you for leaving a review. We are genuinely sorry to hear you did not have a positive personal experience in your time working with us. Your feedback is important to us. We would like to speak with you one-on-one to learn more about your personal experience to help make Sinclair a better workplace. Please feel free to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to schedule a time to speak.

3.0

Apr 12, 2022

Review

News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

For the most part, the people are great.

Cons

The pay is not great. Local management is more focused on the business aspect than they are the viewers

2.0

Apr 12, 2022

Poor Management and Training/Cross-Training

Digital sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great people - Work remote - Relaxed office - Experience in Business

Cons

- Terrible training and cross-training - Wishy-Washy with promises - Little PTO - Not much room for growth - Low Pay - No Bonuses - Stressful

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

Thanks for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed our relaxed culture, flexible schedule, and outstanding employees, but we are disappointed to hear about your personal experience with training and cross-training, management, and overall compensation package. As a company, we are always striving to make Sinclair a stronger, better place to work for everyone. That is why we would love to speak with you in order to fully understand your concerns. Please contact employment@sbgtv.com to set a time to speak one-on-one. Thank you for your time and feedback.

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