Sinclair Renews Broadcast President’s Contract

Robert Weisbord’s new employment terms include scaled bonuses, equity awards, and a $5 million longevity payout.

September 23, 2025

Sinclair Boosts Executive Incentives in Weisbord Employment Extension

Sinclair has renewed its commitment to Robert Weisbord, President of Broadcast and Chief Operating Officer, by extending his employment through 2027 and updating the terms of his compensation. The new agreement, retroactive to January 1, 2025, locks in a streamlined salary structure and ties additional compensation directly to performance.

Weisbord’s annual base salary has been adjusted to $1 million, with three layers of bonus opportunities structured to reward results:

• A $1 million annual cash bonus based on metrics like revenue and cash flow.


• An additional “exceeds” bonus of up to $600,000 tied to outperformance in time sales.


• An executive performance bonus starting at $800,000 for 2025, increasing 3% annually through the end of the term.

The new plan also includes equity compensation. Restricted stock grants will be issued annually and vest over two years. Each grant is tied to a preset dollar amount that increases over time:

• $1.55 million for 2025


• $1.26 million for 2026


• $1.323 million for 2027

Beginning in 2028, if the term is extended, the stock grant value increases by 5% annually.

Longevity Bonus Anchors Long-Term Alignment

A separate $5 million longevity bonus adds long-term value to the agreement. Weisbord qualifies if he remains with Sinclair through January 1, 2027, or if he is terminated without cause before that date. If earned, the bonus will be paid in twelve equal monthly installments throughout 2027.

In the event of a change in control, the entire longevity bonus is paid out within 30 days of his departure date.

All other contract terms, last amended in 2023, remain unchanged. The full amendment will be included in Sinclair’s next quarterly report.

With this structure, Sinclair is locking in leadership continuity while tying performance to measurable outcomes. The terms are clear, the incentives are aligned, and the path forward is firmly defined.