Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sinclair Broadcast Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sinclair Broadcast Group. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

46% of Sinclair Broadcast Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sinclair Broadcast Group 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sinclair Broadcast Group?

Marketing Consultant (64) , Account Executive (51) , Producer (48) , News Producer (43) , Master Control Operator (36) , Production Assistant (25) , Digital Content Producer (17) , Photographer (17) , News Photographer (16) , Manager (15) , Newscast Director (15) , Sales (15) , Digital Sales Coordinator (12) , Inventory Specialist (12) , Multimedia Journalist (12)

What are the pros of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and some of the people are good to work with." ((in 131 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 103 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 27 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 22 reviews)); "The team I work with is great and I was able to get a promotion after my first year which I’m very thankful for." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sinclair Broadcast Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay compared to other local TV stations within the same city that are owned by companies that are not Sinclair." ((in 132 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 113 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 37 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "No training." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Sinclair Broadcast Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at Sinclair Broadcast Group in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Sinclair Broadcast Group locations?

Seattle , Baltimore , Hunt Valley , San Antonio , Arlington , Nashville , Birmingham , Columbus , Oklahoma City , Cincinnati , Washington , Austin , Salt Lake City , Cedar Rapids , Pensacola , Boise , Dayton , Cockeysville , West Palm Beach , Las Vegas , Pittsburgh , New York , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Harrisburg , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Bellevue

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Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,374 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,374 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Sinclair Broadcast Group employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Sep 17, 2025

They Treat You Well... In the Beginning

Sales and marketing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You start with an account base Fun team

Cons

100% Commission High-pressure from management Micro-management culture Upper Management doesn't care about you as a person - you're just a number ($) Office is very old and outdated

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and are happy to hear that you enjoy working with your team of colleagues at the Station. We were sorry, however, to read your additional feedback about your personal experience in your current role. We know there is always room for improvement, so if you would be willing to talk further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

1.0

Sep 16, 2025

boring and underpaid

Master control operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

wear whatever you want downtime

Cons

no area for improvement bad hours weekends

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

8mo

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review but are disappointed to hear your personal feedback regarding your employment experience. We take your feedback seriously and are always striving to do better whenever possible for our team members. If you would like to talk further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

1.0

Sep 3, 2025

Corporate Burnout

Marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Benefits such as health insurance

Cons

Overly corporate culture. Working at Sinclair was exactly like the show Severance

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

9mo

We appreciate your review and are glad to hear you appreciated the strong employment benefits we provide our team members. We are, however, disappointed to hear about your overall personal experience. We know there is always room for improvement. If you would like to talk further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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