Sports media company with lots of ladders.... - Anonymous employee ESPN Employee Review

4.0
Nov 18, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

People here are passionate about their jobs. It's a lifestyle. Environment is super friendly and people work hard / play hard. Depending on department, busy seasons come in waves, but for the most part - you are busy.

Cons

Lots of ladders, politicking and networking that needs to go on to be able to grow within the company. Sometimes good work doesn't always result in successful career moves...

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Cons

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