It's not just a job ... it's your life - Anonymous employee ESPN Employee Review

4.0
May 30, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

People look at you in awe when you tell them you work at ESPN. A great place to hone your skills. Most people are willing to teach you anything they know.

Cons

Recognition doesn't always come from what you do. A lot depends on who you know and how well you praise them. The scale on Work/Life balance is definitely tilted toward work. Its very hard to do balance life when work takes up your life 24/7

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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
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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