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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Digital Sales Coordinator - Digital Sales Chief Operating Officer Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

2.0
Oct 10, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are affordable and easy to understand. Your sick/vacation days are available after the 90 day probationary period and you can start using accrued vacation after 6 months (you get 2 weeks per year). Most of the staff is friendly and helpful, upper management does a great job communicating goals and objectives and visits each station at least once per year. The community involvement when working in broadcast is amazing.

Cons

While starting pay is competitive, annual increases are far below the cost of living increases on an annual basis (standard 1.5 increase per year) - if your making 15/hour, that's .23 per hour BEFORE TAXES, most people will only see a $0.19 per hour increase. You are eligible for quarterly bonuses but in many markets the sales staff rarely makes budget and you don't get anything. I've worked in this position for 5 quarters and have yet to receive a bonus. If you aren't looking to work as a sales rep, it becomes nearly impossible to advance. Meaning, if you are in a position where stagnant financial growth is acceptable, you'll be happy here. If you want to grow, and gain financial security, your SOL. As an administrator or coordinator, your schedule is really at the mercy of the Sales Reps and Management. There are hours where you are idle, then at 4pm you get slammed.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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