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Every station is different - Photojournalist Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

3.0
Feb 9, 2017
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Pros

I've worked at three Sinclair stations. Some get millions of dollars of brand new gear, some don't. I've been able to climb my way up and have been promoted within in terms of salary and position. Some stations pay for Emmy submissions so the applicant doesn't have to. The also pay photographers to go to the NPPA workshop.

Cons

The company leans too heavily to the right that it discredits the local journalism that the underpaid broadcast teams produce. Sinclair also requires stations to air "must runs" These are segments that, depending on the piece, every station is required to run nightly or weekly. They have nothing to do with the local market and just go to show the vast loss of touch the corporate choices have on the viewers. One of these is the "Terrorism Alert Desk" which is the opposite of journalism. Sinclair wants every station to look and air exactly the same. Same graphics, same music, same writing style, all a setup for the Sinclair Network, which is coming. Too many stations are in last place in the ratings. Working at Sinclair is pretty standard. It's television news.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexibility with my schedule to be able to take and pick up my kids from school. Great team to work with at my location. Ability to train and do jobs outside of my regular task to get hands on experience in other areas.

Cons

Department was restructured and my position was relocated.

1.0
Jul 11, 2026
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Pros

None that I can think of.

Cons

In my experience, Sinclair has consistently expected employees to absorb significantly increased workloads without providing compensation that reflects those additional responsibilities. Operators are routinely asked to manage the work that would traditionally be distributed among multiple positions, while compensation has failed to keep pace with either the scope of the role or the rising cost of living. Annual wage adjustments have not meaningfully reflected inflation, resulting in a steady decline in employees' purchasing power despite increased expectations and operational demands. This has created an environment where dedication and expanded responsibilities are met with minimal financial recognition. I am also deeply concerned by the company's apparent strategy of shifting Media Operations Center (MOC) functions overseas in pursuit of lower labor costs. While organizations certainly have the right to pursue cost efficiencies, doing so at the expense of experienced domestic employees sends a clear message about where the company's priorities lie. From my perspective, this approach prioritizes short-term cost reduction over employee retention, institutional knowledge, and long-term operational excellence. It reflects a business philosophy that places financial savings ahead of investing in the people who have consistently delivered the work required to keep operations running successfully.

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