George is one of the best people in this business or any other. Simply the best. - Vice President ESPN Employee Review

4.0
Sep 30, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you love sports, it doesn't get much better than this. Great people, good leadership, and a really fun place to work. Now adays, those are not easy things to find. It also provides pretty good job security, and despite compensatino shortcomings, it is the only division of the Walt Disney COmpany that pays an annual bonus every year.

Cons

First, Bristol is not a fun place to live, especially if you are young and single. It is two hours from anywhere. It is better for young families, however. Second, ESPN is notoriously bad at compensating people. They clearly believe that people will take less money to work here. They may by right, but after a while the fun wears off when you look at your bank account. Third, there is not enough turnover (i.e. no one ever leaves). This can make it challenging to advance.

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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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