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Only Good for Building Your Resume - Anonymous employee Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

2.0
Feb 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Good benefits across the board -Your experience depends on your location and who you report to. -You get paid

Cons

-corporate bureaucracy overload -the hub I'm in is a nightmare -HR are scared puppies -Decision makers have no idea what being in a station is like. They are in their offices making changes all day. Policies changes do not necessarily increase efficiency. -Don't know if I'll have a job by the end of the year with all of these "changes" -Corporate only cares about the bottom line. Continual budget cuts, merging of job responsibilities and hubbing. -Can be hired one week and have your position eliminated less than a month later.

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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

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1.0
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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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