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Sinclair Broadcast Group Named A Finalist In Baltimore Business Journal's 2020 Best Places to Work Awards

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On August 31, 2020, Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) was recognized as a finalist for the Baltimore Business Journal's 2020 Best Places to Work in the large business category. This award highlights Sinclair's strong company culture, driven by employee feedback concerning leadership, work-life balance, and advancement opportunities. The final rankings will be revealed at a virtual event on September 24, 2020. Sinclair operates numerous local news and sports networks, underscoring its position as a significant player in the media landscape.

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BALTIMORE, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it has been named one of Baltimore Business Journal's 2020 Best Places to Work award finalists. Sinclair was named one of ten finalists in the large business category of companies with 100 or more employees in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

"We are proud to be honored by the Baltimore Business Journal as a finalist for best places to work in the entire Baltimore metropolitan area," said Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group. "This recognition is very meaningful to Sinclair because it is the direct result of honest feedback from our family of Sinclair employees. Our team takes great pride in our company and its mission of connecting people with content everywhere.  It is through our employees' hard work and dedication that we are able to have a positive impact in the Baltimore community, as we strive to set an example as a leading employer in the region."  

The Best Places to Work award is the result of an independent survey process conducted by research firm, Quantum Workplace, in partnership with the Baltimore Business Journal.  All companies that participated in the award process shared a free and anonymous survey with their employees to measure responses in various categories, including effective company leadership, work-life balance, diversity in the workplace, company benefits, staff morale, advancement opportunities and more.

The top three companies in each of the four company categories (micro, small, medium and large) will be unveiled in a special virtual award celebration event on September 24, 2020.

For more information, visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/event/164683/2020/best-places-to-work-presented-by-kaiser-permanente

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 23 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets; is a leading local news provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

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What recognition did Sinclair Broadcast Group receive in 2020?

Sinclair Broadcast Group was named a finalist for the Baltimore Business Journal's 2020 Best Places to Work.

When will the winners of the Best Places to Work award be announced?

The winners will be unveiled at a virtual event on September 24, 2020.

What criteria were used to evaluate companies for the Best Places to Work award?

Companies were evaluated based on leadership, work-life balance, diversity, benefits, morale, and advancement opportunities.

What is the stock symbol for Sinclair Broadcast Group?

The stock symbol for Sinclair Broadcast Group is SBGI.

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