Great place to learn the inner workings of live sports but hard too grow and don't stay too long or drink the kool-aid - Associate Director ESPN Employee Review

2.0
Apr 3, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

opportunity to learn and experience hands on live television sports environment

Cons

too much politics, no work life balance and low pay are the norm there. folks that got there im the late 80's and early 90's have all the key positions and plan on keeping them until retirement

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
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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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