Comments on: ESPN

By: ESPN Employee

ESPN Employee — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:39:33 +0000

I started working at ESPN right when I got out of college as a Statistics Associate. It was great for a little while, but then you get to see the dark side of ESPN. Try to avoid the Stats and Analysis/ Information Department. Every full-time employee in the department hates their job and the managers do not care and do not try to figure out a way to help make it a better place to work. The hours suck, sports are usually on at night so most days you are working 5pm-2am or 6pm-3am. During college football and basketball season you are required to work every saturday for around 11-12 hrs, without a break, most of the time. It is probably the most useless department at ESPN because you are just monitoring statistics feeds from various sports to make sure they don’t screw up. most of the time they don’t any you just end up watching whatever game you are assigned to with no problems, which is great at first, but after you are scheduled to watch your 40th Nationals game of the season, it gets a little old. A lot of people I talked to who work at espn, not in this department, love the place. I would try and avoid this department as much as possible. Ive been here for around 2 years still making the same amount I made as a temp, there are no promotions or raises and since I have been here there has been about 75% turnover of the department.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:40:53 +0000

Hi, I’m a soon to be graduate from high school and i was wondering…..what path would be best for trying to get into ESPN as a Research Analyst or writer?

By: Andrew P

Andrew P — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:31:33 +0000

Hi, i am a journalist major, with sports business somewhat of a minor, and it’s been my dream since being 12 to work for ESPN, my question is do they have an intern program for any writers for their internet, or magazine publications? Would I be better off trying to land an internship at the local newspaper or MLB club, thanks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

By: Dominique McDuffey

Dominique McDuffey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:02:55 +0000

Hi my name is Dominique and I want to get into the broadcasting business. I love sports and this is my dream to work for ESPN. So I want to know how can I get into broadcasting and what should I do get ready to become a broadcaster? I was going to major in broadcasting or communications in college so I can learn more about the business of broadcasting. So I am going to pursue my dream and become a sports broadcaster for ESPN.

By: alex

alex — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:08:21 +0000

hey kevin,

just wondering if you can respond to me a lil bit about how i should go about prepping for the interview. i have one in LA tmw for stats and information team… haha doubt youll get this message now but might as well try. thx in advance. if anyone else can holler, thatd be great

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:58:27 +0000

I was an intern for ESPN last summer.. the work environment is awesome and most importantly I got paid twice as much as every other intern… I got a chance to work with sport celebrities such as A-rod or Derek Jetter and I also got a free golf course from ESPN Golf school I had a blast and Just got hired for a full time job… in other words it is awesome.. oh and by the way the college relations program rules… they even paid for my housing… in other words keep trying to get in ESPN.. unfortunately they are not hiring as many full times but they are always looking for interns.. but u definitely have to be special.. bring something unique to the company…like me .. 3.98 GPA lived in 11 countries and speak 5 languages… a must have for any company.

By: Willy Franzen

Willy Franzen — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:58:59 +0000

I doubt that you’d get blacklisted. Why not call? I have no idea what the inner working of ESPN are like, so I can’t really answer your questions accurately.

By: Advanguard

Advanguard — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:12:57 +0000

Willy this ansewered half of my ESPN Qs, How about just those one time gigs, I would like to be a fill in cameraman occasionally in a vast amount of different sports. Where are are the posts for those gigs, or do they already have thier 5 year veteran back ups. Should I start cold calling for those gigs, or will I get black listed? How does ESPN managers percieve that, bothersome?

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:28:25 +0000

Hey,
I am Head Camera Op for The Magic of David Copperfield, for the last four years. I have been trying to break away from theater and move to sports, but keep coming up against a brick wall. Does ESPN hire camera ops directly, or contract from unions?

Also Lee, if you read this, I wouldn’t mind knowing how you started? Thanks.

By: Sukanto Banik

Sukanto Banik — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:36:15 +0000

Hi team,
I am a MBA graduate and working as an performance coach in an IT company.I would like to be part of ESPN so could kindly recommend me as to what job shall i be elegible for,as i want to make a career in ESPN.com

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:08:51 +0000

Hey,
I am a Camera Operator/Videographer, My Main Focus is sports, I shoot for a Sister Company of CBS, Football and Basketball and Also film for a Ski Resort, covering events and there promo video (Won’t say who)

Am I qualified for a camera operator position with ESPN, It has been my dream since 18, I am 22 years old now, Do I s till have a chance!!

By: Willy Franzen

Willy Franzen — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:16:45 +0000

Hi Amber, I think that our post answered that question pretty well. For more current options, you should check out ESPN’s Careers site.

By: Amber Wilson

Amber Wilson — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:44:32 +0000

I am a PR major, and plan on getting my Master’s in Telecommunications or Broadcasting. What kind of jobs does ESPN provide?