Great Company but a lot of layers - Production Operations ESPN Employee Review

4.0
Jun 22, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

ESPN and Disney could not be a better employer. They truly work to make the employment experience about much more than work. The benefits are great and the incentives are motivating.

Cons

Like many large corporations, there are many layers of bureaucracy to deal with. 90% of the time, the people doing the best work are rewarded and compensated for their efforts. But you'll see the squeaky wheel get the grease 10% of the time and that can be pretty frustrating.

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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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