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 it's a very stable company." ((in 134 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 96 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 25 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((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 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 134 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 114 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 33 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 29 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

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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

4.0

Jan 12, 2017

Great management and an enjoyable, positive environment

Branded content supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership doesn't micromanage but is responsive in supporting employee needs Managers trust my judgment and empower me to make decisions independently There's plenty going on so I don't get bored and I'm encouraged to take on a variety of projects Managers make a huge effort to create a fun and comfortable environment for all employees Company recently launched mission, vision values which will help with unity and purpose for all stations Great benefits

Cons

It's a big company and sometimes coordinating with colleagues in other parts of the country can be a challenge

1.0

Jan 7, 2017

Trying to cut their way big profits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They own a bunch of mostly small, non glamorous tv stations

Cons

They don't seem to care about quality broadcasting, workers, fair reporting. Reportedly traded positive spin for access to Trump

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to review the Company. You may notice the press release that came out yesterday regarding the Trump coverage. It is absolutely not true and we have been working around the clock to quell this rumor. There have been several published apologies regarding this misleading and irresponsible coverage from other news organizations.

2.0

Jan 3, 2017

Account Executive

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, great co-workers, great co-workers

Cons

micro-managers, only a few reps makes money everyone else struggles, managers don't care, Tons of reports to fill out weekly but use to be daily. Budgets are not realistic. Will not reconmmend this Company to anyone.

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