ESPN reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(1,301 total reviews)
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93% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

ESPN has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ESPN employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Aug 10, 2010
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Pros

Electric atmosphere, At every level, you work shoulder-to-shoulder with the absolute best in the industry. Project opportunities abound. Self-starters thrive. Exceptional talent will definately be noticed. The Bristol campus is a very good place to work; sometimes even fun. The "This Is SportsCenter" commercials really aren't all that far fetched. Talented staff are respected and appreciated by supervisors.

Cons

A factory. Sports production has a voracious appetite for content; no letup. It's a great place to work, so middle and top managers are lifers. Thus, limited advancement opportunities, even for solid performers. A 2010-2011 company priority is to "focus on employee development." So, expect to get training to make you smarter; but don't expect that improved performance will lead to promotions in pay or status. Harsh semi-annual and annual reviews: you will be told that "outstanding performance" is the norm at "the Worldwide Leader;" thus exceptional output is rewarded only with middle-of-the-spectrum reviews.

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