Sinclair is in search of a Senior Financial Analyst for our Business Development team as we seek to drive the evolution of the broadcast industry. In this role, you will join a highly analytical, problem-solving team charged with the strategic and financial development of Sinclair’s growth initiatives. Sinclair needs a self-starter who can work effectively and cross-functionally to take the lead on identifying, evaluating, and implementing company-wide initiatives with the goal of enhancing long-term profitability. As a key team member, you will have the opportunity to directly lead business initiatives, provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership, and interface with multiple corporate departments and television stations.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct thorough evaluations of current and future business opportunities, including:
- Financial projections
- Likelihood of success/market fit
- Proper leveraging of existing assets
- Fit with Sinclair’s strategic goals across content, marketing, and distribution
- Produce and effectively communicate analyses and recommendations for senior management to drive innovation and evaluate potential strategic alliances
- Collect and analyze data from both internal and external sources to evaluate profitability across multiple lines of business
- Conduct independent research into new business opportunities
- Interpret internal and external data with the intention of discerning opportunities for development
- Complete ad hoc projects as assigned
We are looking for someone who has:
- 4+ years of pertinent experience - various backgrounds will be considered
- Strategic thinker with intellectual curiosity and the ability to develop creative solutions to complex challenges
- Proficiency in Excel with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Highly detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and reliable data
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a history of working collaboratively with all levels of management
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Work Location:
This position is a full-time, five-day, in-office position in our Hunt Valley, MD office.
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
The base salary compensation range for this role is $75,000 to $95,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of pertinent experience
- Proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strategic thinking and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to develop creative solutions to complex challenges
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and management levels
- Ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Sinclair Broadcast Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sinclair Broadcast Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Sinclair Broadcast Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, mental health support, telehealth, and employer-paid life and long-term disability are described as broad and solid. Feedback suggests coverage starts relatively early for full-time employees and provides strong baseline security.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are part of the standard package. Feedback suggests these programs contribute meaningful long-term financial support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, parental leave, holidays, sick leave, and personal days are outlined as part of the offering. Job postings indicate a structured PTO allotment that appears reasonable for a large employer.
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What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
