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 146 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 95 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 27 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 19 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 138 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 111 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,375 reviews)

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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

2.0

Jan 14, 2025

Don't work here

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many opportunities for learning and growth at mid market station

Cons

You don't make a living wage, company has terrible values

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review. While we are glad you found your time at Sinclair as a great learning opportunity, we are disappointed to hear about your overall personal experience. We value your feedback and take it seriously as we always strive to improve as a leading employer. If you would like to share more, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

4.0

Jan 2, 2025

Production Assistant

Production assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible training, exposure to live TV Production

Cons

Low pay and hard late-night shift hours.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

We appreciate you leaving a review and for your time at Sinclair. We are thrilled to hear you learned much about the industry during your time with us. If you would like to share more about your experience, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

4.0

Jan 1, 2025

Good starter place

Producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to break into the industry.

Cons

Low pay, little opportunity for growth and salary increase.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience working at Sinclair and found it to be a good steppingstone for your career as a place to gain valuable experience. We know there is always room for improvement, and we appreciate all feedback.

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