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 142 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 29 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 21 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 19 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 113 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 27 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

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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

2.0

Oct 6, 2020

Job security, but difficult company

News reporter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Bonuses during a pandemic, stations all over the country so easy to transfer wherever you want to go

Cons

Micromanagers, "must runs" in the broadcasts, dictating the kind of stories reporter do, constant "trainings" that are really just busy work, sketchy hiring practices, don't value employees, terrible pay

3.0

Sep 10, 2020

Misogyny, Racism, and Bureaucracy

Senior principal architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The problems are big, the team is lean, all work is highly visible

Cons

The workplace has devolved from a meritocratic and engineering-led digital services operation to a dysfunctional bureaucracy. Women are not respected, minority voices are marginalized, only the circle of yes-men at the top are involved in decision-making. All emphasis has shifted to reporting on lateness rather than on-time delivery. All the projects slip their deadlines and the solution is always to plan more up front, outsource, hire more managers/directors, and remove engineers from the process.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

5y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take all allegations of misogyny, and racism very seriously and are very interested in speaking with you further about your experiences. Sinclair has strong policies prohibiting such behavior. We are also concerned with your description of management and senior leadership. At Sinclair, we truly want our employees to have as positive an experience as possible. Please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to discuss the specific details of your observations.

2.0

Sep 9, 2020

It’s an ok first job

Digital producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If your fresh out of college they give you a chance. Let’s you have something for your resume and since you end up doing more than what is in your job description you can get skills in a lot of areas.

Cons

No pay raise opportunities you basically have to move up to another position but those are few. They talk about upward mobility but realistically you can just move to another station where they barely pay you the cost of living at a new town. May seem like more money but realistically is not.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

5y

Thank you for leaving a review for Sinclair. We are very proud of all of our employees who join us new to the business. As an organization, we put a tremendous amount of value on growth. We would love to discuss your career options at Sinclair and help you chart a path forward within the company. If you would like to discuss this further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com and schedule a time to speak with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

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