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 136 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 28 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 20 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 137 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 113 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 34 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 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 , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 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 1,375 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

Nov 25, 2025

WBFF: A Place to Improve at, Then Run Away From.

News photojournalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solidarity among non-managers Culture of improvement among photogs Able to learn, improve and grow Sinclair's "artistic" style look great on reels and resumes NPPA station, Chief Photog is regional NPPA lead for the East coast Top stations.

Cons

Pay is significantly lower than the competition, by at least $10/hr. Numerous jank stories with 0 or near 0 journalistic merit. Usually short staffed, low retention time. Most people stick around for about 2 years. Corporate is also short staffed, and will borrow photogs from WBFF to make corporate pieces. No bonus compensation for it, they just do it Baltimore is a flagship; corporate pitches come down often and made reporters do the stories they want. Occasionally, even beyond pushing narratives. Ex) We put a hanger on blast because a Sinclair executive's plane got broken into.

1.0

Oct 11, 2025

This Company Doesn’t Care About You

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits, that’s pretty much it.

Cons

terrible pay, awful ethics and money hungry

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review but are disappointed to hear your personal feedback regarding your time with us. While we are glad you appreciated our competitive benefits, we know there is always room for improvement and take your feedback seriously. If you would be interested in speaking further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

4.0

Aug 21, 2025

Okay job bad pay

Rsa regional sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy to handle work for the most part

Cons

40k base pay hard to get raises

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

10mo

We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work as part of the Sinclair team. While we are glad you are enjoying your time with us, we take all your feedback seriously and know there is always room to improve. If you would be willing to chat further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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