Plenty of ups and downs - Studio Production ESPN Employee Review

3.0
Dec 2, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Your job is to be surrounded by sports. For a sports fan, it doesn't get much better than that.

Cons

The company is so large, it suffers when it comes to dealing with the more personal side of employment. And worst of all, depending on your job, you may have to work with talent (anchors/analysts). Know this about ESPN - if your face doesn't appear on TV, you are a second rate employee. You are expected to cater to the every need of the likes of Stuart Scott, Chris Berman, etc. Some of them are great to work with, but there are others that will make your day miserable.

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A very collaborative and supportive environment with plenty of space to grow within the company.

Cons

Work weekends and some nights, for those not interested in those types of hours.

2.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You get to work on cool events and shows.

Cons

But the pay will be low and you work long hours. Takes a long time to get promoted even after good work. Regardless, the structure is better when you get OT, verses not. If you won't, some other person will

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