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 2% 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 (42) , Master Control Operator (35) , 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 131 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great and hard" ((in 94 reviews)); "Coworkers are a great support system." ((in 30 reviews)); "Friendly work environment" ((in 23 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 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 127 reviews)); "Poor management and over abundance of required content" ((in 116 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)); "It's a corporate culture." ((in 26 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.

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2.9

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,370 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 1,370 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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1K reviews

2.0

May 17, 2026

Basic learning opportunities, but low pay

Digital sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learned the basics of the field

Cons

Low pay for the amount of work.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We appreciate your review and thank you for your time as a former team member at Sinclair. We are happy that you found Sinclair to be a great learning experience as you began your career in the industry. We take all of your feedback seriously and know there is always room for improvement. If there is anything more you would like to share, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

May 1, 2026

Fine job

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, stays busy and people are nice

Cons

Bad pay, not much team building or getting to know coworkers

Sinclair Broadcast Group Response

We appreciate your review and are glad to hear you enjoyed the people at Sinclair and the flexibility we strive to provide our team members. We know there is always room for improvement and your feedback helpful. If there is anything more you would like to share, please reach out to employment@sbgtv.com

3.0

Apr 30, 2026

Supportive co-workers, but low pay and no advancement

Master control operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Solid co-workers, relaxed work environment.

Cons

Low pay, no career advancement opportunities.

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Basic learning opportunities, but low pay

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