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      ESPN reviews

      4.0

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (1,301 total reviews)
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      James Pitaro

      93% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

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      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      3.2

      Work/Life balance

      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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      1K reviews
      1.0
      Sep 4, 2009

      not all it's cracked up to be

      Researcher
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      Pros

      ESPN provides a great atmosphere to work in and your friends will be envious. Highly visible, and be the first to hear all of the biggest news in sports.

      Cons

      There does not seem to be much room for advancement at ESPN unless you have an in with a higher up.

      3.0
      May 11, 2009

      My 2 cents...

      marketing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Aside from working with great people, the benefit of working at ESPN is the name itself. The brand recognition of having ESPN on your resume is bar none. Depending on the department you're in, there is great opportunity to obtain exposure to all aspects of the business. ESPN is big on investing in digital media and technology and they are typically ahead of the curve in terms of 'what's next ' in media. That coupled with the fact that it is still the #1 cable network for ad sales makes it an exciting business to be in. Bottom line: If you love sports, you will love working here.

      Cons

      The place is very large and if you do not establish great relationships, you may get lost in the shuffle. Promotions are supposed to be awarded on a merit basis but this has not been my experience - the old-boys network is very much alive and well here so you either play the game or get left behind.

      1.0
      Jan 4, 2009

      Pride in mediocrity has ESPN rapidly becoming an irrelevant has-been.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      There are TV's on every desk. There are lots of affordable neighborhoods within easy commuting distance to Bristol. Benefits are pretty good, as a part of the Disney corporate family. Working on sports is a dream job for many people.

      Cons

      Long hours are expected, and results in lots of turnover in the lower ranks. Bristol is a little too quiet of a place for single people. There are layers upon layers of management, leading to lots of jobs that are not quite as important or as empowered as they might seem. Senior Management has alarmingly little credibility among the workforce - the offices keep getting bigger and the cubes keep getting smaller.

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