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Behind the Headlines - Anonymous employee Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

5.0
Apr 6, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Sinclair is much better than advertised. I've learned over the years not to trust everything you read about a company in the gossip sites or trade publications. I did my own research. I talked to current employees, spoke to industry experts and made an informed decision to take my talents to Sinclair. Pro-tip: There is a tremendous amount of room for growth. We are an enormous company that likes to promote from within. We are very transparent, have an open-door policy and decent benefits and bonuses for some employees. My newsroom is a very happy one, with people who enjoy what they're doing. We have great leadership that cares about our people and our product. I'm very happy here.

Cons

We do have "must run" packages that can appear slanted. They're really not that bad. You may have to move around the country if you want to improve your lot at Sinclair. Because there are so many stations, opportunities for upward mobility often come at the price of picking up and moving yourself and/or your family. Benefits, like many other groups, start after you've worked at the company for three months. That's tough if you have a family because COBRA is pretty much cost prohibitive.

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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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