Lower Pay, Generally High Caliber Talent - Designer ESPN Employee Review

4.0
Aug 8, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Relatively stable work environment - Depending on the dept. there is some ability to pursue ideas beyond the normal job scope. - Investment in technology/creative relating to product is relatively high - Usually on the bleeding edge of tech - Caliber of talent/competency is on par, higher than average (you do get laggards just like any other company though) - Reasonable ability to move to different departments throughout company. - Good Benefits / Nice Perks (Free Disney admission)

Cons

- Advancing through the ranks can take longer than other company (see relatively stable work environment in the pros) - Pay is on average, lower than other major networks - Technology used by employees not directly related to on-air product can be dated and is not given the attention it may deserve. - Subject to office politics just like any other company - In Bristol, CT

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
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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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