It sounds better to say you work at ESPN than it actual is to work at ESPN - Manager ESPN Employee Review

2.0
Oct 3, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It sounds glamorous and sexy and the salary/benefits are excellent. They also are quite flexible if you need time off for anything. I was relatively new at the time and needed unplanned surgery and they allowed me to work from home since I did not technically have the time available.

Cons

Some of the decisions by Exceutive leadership can leave you scratching your head. Also, there is an odd, hard to describe culture where women treat other women horribly at the office (for a perception of strength I guess). They are cut throat to themselves but treat the males fine--very strange.

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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
Business Outlook

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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