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 it's a very stable company." ((in 132 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 103 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 28 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 23 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 135 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 120 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 33 reviews)); "Culture is terrible and toxic." ((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

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

2.0

Mar 19, 2024

Ok company to work for

News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are decent compared to other places

Cons

The people that work here are weird.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work as a valued employee at Sinclair. We are glad to read that you appreciate our strong benefits package for employees. Your feedback is important to us and we know there is always room to improve. If you’d be willing to talk in further detail, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

3.0

Mar 12, 2024

Sinclair Broadcast Group/Datasphere

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great initial concept for small businesses

Cons

Slow IT response/product development to incorporate current advertising technologies necessary for small to mid size businesses. No opportunity for growth into the enterprise market.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work as a valued employee at Sinclair. Your personal feedback regarding technologies and growth is important to us. If there is anything else you would like to discuss in further detail, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Mar 11, 2024

Great People, Not Great Pay

Creative services producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love love love the people that I work with and how flexible I can be with my hours. We get lots of vacation time as well and our time off is respected.

Cons

The pay is poor here and there's not really any room for advancement as a creative producer unless you transfer to a different station.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

We thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed working with your peers as the team members here are the true foundation of Sinclair. We do take your feedback regarding salary and growth opportunities seriously, and we know there is always room for improvement. If you would like to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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