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Modern News is a Hard Sell for Skilled Laborers - News Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

3.0
Apr 24, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Plenty of opportunities to get your foot in the door. Freedom to express your talents and abilities on interesting and important stories. There are lots of talented and good people working hard alongside you. The boots on the ground truly care about the stories they labor to tell. It’s certainly exciting at times and I truly learned something new every day on the job.

Cons

-Little room for job advancement. -Low starting wages. -Less than significant yearly raises. I present to you the 3 L’s of today’s local news business model. If you enter a job here, be prepared to find that the only promotion to a better job will be found at the next shop. Don’t expect to be thanks or applauded for coming through under duress. There’s not much reward or recognition for individual or team efforts. I’ve watched the most talented people I’ve ever worked with be denied promotions/raises/bonuses, year after year. All of this will probably sound like sour grapes, but I’m genuinely saddened to see what I respected as a worthy and noble profession be wrung out for every last drop by greed. It’s an industry-wide issue and that’s why only those who can wholeheartedly dedicate their entire selves to their work can stay in it for the long haul anymore.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience. We value our former employee’s feedback so we would be happy to learn more about the specific issues you experienced with management during your time here and your suggestions on how we can improve. We agree that our field employees are often the lifeblood of our organization and deserve to be recognized for their commitment to Sinclair’s mission. We are currently looking at ways to celebrate their contributions in meaningful ways and would welcome any suggestions. Please feel free to contact employment@sbgtv.com to discuss anytime. We wish you the best.

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Pros

Good pay, mentorship, and culture

Cons

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
6mo
We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work during your time with us. We are pleased to hear that you had such a great experience at Sinclair and enjoyed the leadership and positive workplace culture that we strive to provide all of our valued team members. If you have more you would ever like to share about your time with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to employment@sbgtv.com
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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