Pros
Working for the #1 brand in sports media grants you access to the most high profile sports portfolio (NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.) and partners/clients in the country. Simply put, ESPN gets an invite when it comes to any sports & entertainment conversation. Incredible opportunity for exposure and becoming multi-faceted with your job responsibilities. Being part of the Walt Disney company provides quality benefits & perks along with job security.
Cons
The decline of the cable industry has had a visibly negative impact on the culture and progression of ESPN as a company. Every decision is reactive from the top>down. Too many complacent, lackluster people who continue to stick around while the best talent leave. The majority of people take the path of least resistance on the day-to-day work which leads to a lack of innovation and challenging the status quo. Compensation is very low compared to the industry average - another clear sign that the company fails to recognize it can no longer get away with how it operated during its peak. It's a foregone conclusion that the best days are behind them.
