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 132 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 29 reviews)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 21 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 21 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 135 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 115 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((in 35 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 33 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 , Harrisburg , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Chattanooga

Sinclair Broadcast Group reviews

2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,376 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,376 reviews)

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Sinclair Broadcast Group has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,376 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

May 3, 2016

Stable broadcasting company, but very little property autonomy.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SBG is probably the most stable broadcasting group out there. They have a long term business plan to avoid going under in this very unstable industry. The pay is pretty competitive given what others are paying in this business. With that being said, no one goes into TV for the money!

Cons

The company as a whole is a con. The benefits are lacking. The culture of the company is very "big brother". There are many, man "corporate mandates".

3.0

May 2, 2016

It is what it is

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great as an entry-level opportunity; if you perform well, you are treated well; if you are surrounded by the right team, goals are easy to achieve; hard work is appreciated; benefits are ok

Cons

Very little opportunity for advancement; sub-par wages; settles for mediocrity easily and often; has a well-earned and understandable reputation in the industry; seems as though they don't care as long as financial and long-term goals are met

4.0

Apr 29, 2016

Director of Sales

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Huge company which provide lots of new opportunities inside the company. Many years of accumulated experience and a great profiti sharing program.

Cons

Most of the initiatives company-wide are "cookie-cutter" which can remove some aspects of creativity (ie what they do for their station in Baltimore is the same as they do at their station in Idaho)

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