Intern - Consumer Products, WWE

Who We Are:

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Department

WWE Consumer Products is responsible for product development, in-venue retail, and licensing for WWE events and WWEShop.com. This team oversees WWE’s extensive product lines, partnerships, and licenses. Apparel and retail goods (everything from custom event t-shirts to toys) are designed, delivered, and sold at each of WWE’s live events then sold online. There are 2-3 live events weekly across different cities throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to complete CRFs (creative request forms) for retail items for each of WWE shows
• Help ensure that items are shipped on-time to set up on-site stores for each event
• Assist with social development and content as well as marketing and licensing
• Work across departments such as creative services, accounting, and others to design, order, and deliver products for multiple events, weekly
• Assist with on-site set-up when possible and help to prepare team members for success at each event

Qualifications

• Extremely knowledgeable about WWE programming and talent including specific details for retail products; passionate about WWE
• We’re looking for a go-getter and team player, someone who is proactive, well researched, and works well in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail orientated
• Interest in marketing and consumer goods
• Expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint preferred

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities across IMG, On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), TKO Corporate, UFC, and WWE. Locations include New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Raleigh, Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Stamford, CT. All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.

Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, or standard local working hours in the intern location.

Important Dates

• By February 2nd: Internships are posted to our career sites.
• February 28th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
• March 1st to March 27th: Recruiters will contact candidates and begin the interview process.
• March 30th to April 17th: Offers will be extended to selected candidates.
• May 18th: Program start date.
• The program will be 12 weeks in length, May 18th through August 7th.

Recruitment Process

Our process consists of four steps.

• 1. Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share why you’re interested in the role. What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?
• 2. Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for the next round, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a 30-minute video interview.
• 3. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.
• 4. Offer or Decline. If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know.

Eligibility

Our program is designed for rising juniors, rising seniors, and those within six months of graduation from an undergraduate university, unless otherwise noted.

Candidates must indicate if they now or in the future require Endeavor to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ them (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case).

Pay

We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary by country. 

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