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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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Large corporations don't care about you - Creative Services Director Sinclair Broadcast Group Employee Review

3.0
Sep 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Local leadership were good people.

Cons

Sinclair is a large corporation that doesn't care about the people at the bottom.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Response
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Thank you for your review. While we are happy to hear you enjoyed working with local leadership, your additional feedback is something we take seriously. It is extremely important to us that our employees on all levels feel valued. If you would like to share more about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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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
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Pros

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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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