Great Brand, great experience - Programming ESPN Employee Review

3.0
Apr 29, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working for the biggest sports TV company in the world can really only help your career. Their content is, with a few exceptions, among the very best. TWDC perks are not bad, although not significantly different from the media industry in general. Disney has a well developed internal training programme.

Cons

Very little room for growth unless you're in Bristol, the London office struggled with personal and professional development. Remuneration levels are slightly below the industry standard as the consensus is "you should be happy to work in sports". International division suffered from lack of leadership and there was very little connection between ESPN and Disney. Working long hours and on weekends can to some extent be expected in a live sports environment, but remuneration should be adjusted accordingly.

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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
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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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