ESPN reviews

I'm not sure what the powers that be on the content side look for in terms of sites like that, or where they get their tips from. Sometimes random employees come up with ideas, marketing, etc. We have an out of house company to come and shoot them. He isn't talked about much, same goes for most people no longer there. It's almost taboo. Well right now, very. We have a hiring freeze going on, so only if people leave the company are there many openings. Once the economy gets better, we will be hiring again. I would recommend the intern programs, and just checking the job website. Most people at work hate him, I really don't know why we cover him so much. I'm sure no one but Brett knows the answer to that until the day before training camp.

Yes, YES. Not at all. I don't know the requirements for on-air talent, but we have some UGLY people on air. THere aren't even that many good looking people that work there as a whole. The natives of Bristol are bleh, as it's a real red-necky area. Yeah, he showed them that. You should see some of the behind the scenes relationships that go on. It's insane. For every Steve Phillips situation, there's 100 more that never get caught.

Content is the people doing the newsgathering, writing the stories, deciding what goes on the shows, etc. People on the technical side (camera ops) do not have any say/part in content. They just do what the content people tell them (although they are far smarter, technically skilled, and overall better at their job than the content people). Most people get in based on who you know, or if you have a good resume and apply. We have a huge intern program. Most people in content start out as PA's (production assistants), and they are on a 6 month or so trial period. They must impress to stay. From there, they move onto prompting, screening video for good highlights, helping the producers with the shows, etc.

Well, I'd have to say I enjoyed my time working in the studios. I got to meet EVERYONE! They sent me to Aspen for the X-Games last year, that was amazing. The "Talent" as we call them, are hit or miss. For the most part, they're really cool people, but there are a few that are pricks. Some are primadonnas and above you. It's a very pleasant place to work, however. PTI and Around the Horn are not done at HQ, so no.

He's paid to have the opposite viewpoint all the time. I'm a sports nut, but my teams are so specific I can't tell you without giving away who I am. THe first question everyone asks is Yankees/Sox, and I'm Yanks. Huge hockey fan too. It's a REALLY fun place to work. Everyones very young there. It's location, however, sucks. There is nothing to do in CT, and there is no cultural stuff either.

Benefits

No work life balance. Seniority and loyalty is no longer in their vocabulary

health insurance

I was fortunate enough to have worked on an amazing property. You were given the space and resources to complete your tasks at the highest levels and it was recognized.

Growth opportunities were limited. Things such as budgets changed regularly which made the planning process challenging.

The Wellness Center.

Great communication.

There is nothing. It was cutting edge.

I had internal relationships which had been in place for years and very strong.

The comp met the average.

Excellent.

The people. The campus, security, location.

Pay and benefits

Growth opportunities, too much of a ceiling and if you are not part of the "in" group, you can't move up.

Free Disney passes, free gym

Atmosphere

Only air the biggest games so my area doesn’t always get

Disney perks 401k stock options and matching

It looks fun and interesting

You probably can’t say everything you want to

Debating and money

It was an upbeat atmosphere that taught me a lot about the media.

Sometimes the lack of organization was a struggle.

Opportunity to learn.

I really do not know, but I heard on-air talent starts (like all the anchors you've never heard of) around 80K. The big fish make considerably more, but I would assume the public over-estimates their salaries big time. They really don't make THAT much ridiculous money.

The ratio is a lot more guys. Even without us being sports, broadcasting is a male dominated field. The production and technology departments are mostly male, but there are a lot of females in the other departments.

I haven't noticed an increase in percentage of betting employees compared to other places I've been.

You would have to see if there's any openings via our job boards. Unfortunately there are no new positions opening up unless someone leaves the company.

Go Rutgers (I'm from Jersey). I would suggest every company's job boards....most of the good companies in the NYC area have programs. You luckily live in the best area of the country for broadcast!!

Cancelled TWICE in a row! Budget cuts. But they waste money on other ridiculously stupid stuff, it sucks!!

Well it depends on what you're trying to do with that degree. I would strongly recommend our internship program. Disney is ALL about diversity, so YES you def. have a better chance.

Content is the people doing the newsgathering, writing the stories, deciding what goes on the shows, etc. People on the technical side (camera ops) do not have any say/part in content. They just do what the content people tell them (although they are far smarter, technically skilled, and overall better at their job than the content people). Most people get in based on who you know, or if you have a good resume and apply. We have a huge intern program. Most people in content start out as PA's (production assistants), and they are on a 6 month or so trial period. They must impress to stay. From there, they move onto prompting, screening video for good highlights, helping the producers with the shows, etc.

We LOVE deadspin!! Seriously, I check that site all day long at work. Haha, it's well known.

3 years. I applied using Disney's career page.