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 142 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 29 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 136 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 113 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 32 reviews)); "Salaries are low and they don't offer enough incentives to their employees" ((in 27 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

4.0

Jun 18, 2015

Account Executive

Account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great market presence. High income earning potential for those who stick it out. Great insurance and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Company is forward thinking and innovative. The television stations are great!

Cons

Tough to start out. Entry level position takes time to get income going. Training in day to day activities and responsibilities non-existant. No CRM or contact systems in place.

4.0

Jun 12, 2015

The truth

Social media and web producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best reason to work for the company is the people. At my news station, CBS 21, everyone is gem. We're truly a team, from management to the cleaning crew you get the sense that everyone cares about your goals, career path and you. It is very much a learning environment and there's no position you can't try if you choose. There's room for advancement and in television news, advancement can be very quick if you're determined.

Cons

The only con I can think of is pay. I wish it was higher but isn't usually the case in most jobs?

1.0

Jun 10, 2015

Specialist

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sinclair is a good place to get your feet wet. If you can get in the door, it is a definite plus on your resume.

Cons

Management is either clueless or just genuinely doesn't know what they are doing. They ask for suggestions, then never use any or come up with solutions to office issues on their own. They are also pretty bad when it comes to treating people with respect. If you are "lower" on the job chain then them, they might not even see you when they walk by. The holiday situation is pretty grim as well. If you like taking holidays, this may not be the place for you. Also, they have a pretty high turn over rate in certain departments.

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