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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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3.0
Jul 8, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers. Easy to catch on. Being able to engage with the community. Good for experience.

Cons

Pay is decent to start off, but could pay more for the amount of work that can be demanded and don't harp about overtime.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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Thank you for leaving a review and for all your hard work as a valued employee at Sinclair. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying working with your colleagues while learning a lot and gaining valuable experience in the field. We know there is always room to strive for improvement, so if you’d be willing to chat further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com.

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5.0
Oct 21, 2025
Recommend
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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