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

Jan 14, 2024

Great place to learn

News producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The experiences I've had working here are invaluable. I am very grateful for everything I've learned about live television.

Cons

It's hard to feel valued as an employee when you're severely underpaid.

3.0

Jan 12, 2024

Ad Sales

Ad sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company culture, employee comes first, growing company

Cons

Not many out of office company events.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Our employee experience is of great importance to us and we are very happy to hear that you feel prioritized as a valued employee and enjoy the strong company culture. Feedback from our employees is always encouraged so if at any time you have more to share, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Jan 12, 2024

Managing, implementing and coordinating digital sales across several platforms.

Digital sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, amazing management and great medical benefits.

Cons

Horrible pay and multiple layoffs. SBG loves to pay their executives and corporate employees, but forgets to pay the people making SBG successful. For example: producers, writers, coordinators, assistance, master control, and more.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

2y

We appreciate you leaving a review. We are very happy to hear you enjoy working with your co-workers and your management team, and also appreciate the strong benefits we strive to provide our employees. We acknowledge and appreciate your feedback on the concerns noted. If you ever want to talk further about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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Jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group

Morning General Assignment Reporter

Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

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News Anchor - Reporter

News Anchor - Reporter (Weekends)