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 146 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 27 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 19 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 138 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 111 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

3.0

May 12, 2025

Fine for entry-level

Web producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked with fun people, gained basic and entry-level job skills, was given the opportunity to work independently and make decisions on my own that helped improve our department and work.

Cons

The pay for my position was extremely low and my manager had really high expectations for output.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for being an important part of the Sinclair team. We are glad to hear you are learning a lot, gaining valuable industry experience, and are enjoying working with your team. It is of the utmost importance to us that our employees feel valued for their hard work and we take all feedback seriously. If there is anything more you would like to share or discuss, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

1.0

Mar 27, 2025

I wish I could give it a 0

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the people, learning new skills

Cons

no career growth, a lot of nepotism, terrible management, and horrendous/racist upper leadership.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review. While we are glad to hear you valued working with your peers and learned valuable industry skills during your time at Sinclair, we are disappointed to hear your personal feedback. Your opinion is important to us as we are always striving to improve as a leading employer. If you would ever like to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

4.0

Mar 10, 2025

Its fine

Marketing and sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay and benifits compared to workload

Cons

the work is extremely trivial

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for being a valued part of the Sinclair team. We are glad you enjoy the competitive benefits packages that we offer our team members. Your personal concerns are important to us and we know there is always room to do better. If you would be willing to share more about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com to set up a time to chat.

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