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 95 reviews)); "Great coworkers that I love" ((in 25 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)); "The work environment is friendly and fun." ((in 20 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 110 reviews)); "3) Upper management at corporate all want blood from a turnip." ((in 33 reviews)); "Managers have control over accounts and ultimately your salary." ((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 , Kalamazoo , New Bern , Reno , Harrisburg , Tulsa , Raleigh , El Paso , Chattanooga

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2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,375 total reviews)

Christopher Ripley

41% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

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).

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4.0

Mar 26, 2016

Enjoyed it while it lasted

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Upgraded equipment and allowed multiple capital projects. Good health insurance, Dental and vision.

Cons

Seemed like corporate level personnel were replaced regularly which made it difficult at times when you needed to communicate issues.

2.0

Mar 24, 2016

Producer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers. Management on the local level were understanding and had creative ideas to share with the staff.

Cons

Regional management was out-of-touch with the drastic changes taking place in the business.

4.0

Mar 6, 2016

Sales

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of good people at the company.Competitive environment. Work hard as with anything and you will succeed. Stations all over the country.

Cons

Only con would be seems like job progression / growth is a little slow. Need to stick it out in certain positions.

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