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Employer of Last Resort - Anonymous employee Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

2.0
May 23, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are some good people at least at the station level in this company. The health insurance is fairly decent, but you do pay for it. They also offer a discount with a major mobile phone company. You can get started in a field here since they don't need a lot of experience, sometimes no experience is needed. This used to be a good place to start in broadcasting, get some experience and then move on to something better. The problem is Sinclair is constantly buying up more and more stations, giving people fewer options for other companies to join.

Cons

The pay is low. Sinclair is well-known in the broadcasting industry for low salaries. Since they hire people with no experience who are willing to work for the cheap salary you end up dealing with people who either don't know what they are doing or are just bad at their jobs. Those who are hired who are talented usually leave as soon as they find a better offer.

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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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