great for more senior people but tough to climb the ladder for junior - Senior Financial Analyst ESPN Employee Review

4.0
Mar 2, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

get to work in the sports world. if you are a sports fan, you won't find a cooler company to work with.

Cons

limited upward mobility...no clear guidance on promotional guidelines most junior people agree that the company is amazing once you can get to the top. getting to the top though is a difficult thing to do. it seems like a black box in terms of who moves up and who doesn't. may be better to join the company at a senior level and try climbing the ladder someplace else first

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
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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