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 136 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 28 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 20 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 19 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 137 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 113 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 34 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 32 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 28 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 , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 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 1,375 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

4.0

Jan 31, 2025

Great Management and Work/Culture Environment

Media consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Flexibility -Top Tier Management -If you are a people person, this job is for YOU

Cons

-Can be stressful at times -Must be good at multi-tasking with so many things to work on at the same time

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying your time at Sinclair, working with your team and management. We know there is always room to improve, and your personal feedback is important to us – if you would be willing to chat further about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Jan 29, 2025

You work alongside reporters or on your own

News photographer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Social skills aquired, get to work with great gear and lots of travel

Cons

Not a lot of movement up, if you like this job and want to stay in it. Stay

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review and for your time with us. We are happy to hear you had an overall positive experience during your time at Sinclair. We know there is always room for improvement and take all your personal feedback into consideration as we move forward.

4.0

Jan 29, 2025

So Far

Marketing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

BENEFITS ARE WONDERFUL. Extremely wonderful team at this location. They wanna see people grow out of this position

Cons

This specific position is a catch all and can be very overwhelming, I was warned but not to the extent of what it is, seems like a lot of work for the pay it offers

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

We appreciate your review and your hard work as an important part of the Sinclair team. We are so thrilled to hear you appreciate the competitive benefits we provide and are enjoying working with your peers. If you ever have anything you would like to discuss further about your employment experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

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