Associate Operator - Associate Operator ESPN Employee Review

2.0
Jun 17, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, lots of exposure, good benefits

Cons

As an associate operator, you have zero control over your career path. They will put you in whatever group they need, regardless of what you want. Also, there is absolutely no work-life balance. There's a high probability you will work overnights with Tuesday-Wednesday off. You essentially have to sacrifice your social and family life for years if you want to get anywhere.

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5.0
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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
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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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