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

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

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Aug 6, 2025

Okay job

Rsa regional sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty easy job, gets stressful at qtr brekas

Cons

Low pay, no real raises

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

10mo

We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work as part of our valued team at Sinclair. While we are glad that you recommend Sinclair as an employer, we would welcome the opportunity to hear more about your personal feedback. We know there is always room for improvement - if you would be open to talking further, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Jul 29, 2025

Good place to start

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There was good training and a fun work environment.

Cons

Corporate was slow to handle issues.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

11mo

Thank you for your review and for being a valued member of the Sinclair team. We are glad you are having a positive experience and enjoying your working environment as that is something we strive to create for all our employees. Your feedback is important to us, and we know there is always room for improvement. If you would like to share more about your personal experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Jul 29, 2025

Sinclair morning anchor

Morning anchor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

401k matching Consistent hours Upward mobility

Cons

Morning shift hours Low pay

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

11mo

We appreciate you leaving a review and for your hard work as part of our team. We’re glad you appreciate the strong benefits and growth opportunities we strive to provide for our team members. It is of the utmost importance to us that our employees feel valued – if you would be open to talking further about your personal concerns, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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