Intern - Production Management & Business Operations, 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

Our Production Management & Business Operations team powers the behind-the-scenes engine of WWE Media, ensuring every shoot, story, and large-scale event comes to life seamlessly. We oversee end-to-end productionlogistics—from coordinating crews, talent, travel, and locations to supporting live events, studio shoots, and global content initiatives. Our group manages the operational backbone of WWE, including budgeting, vendor and contract management, financial tracking, and cross-department collaboration with Creative, Legal, Talent, and more. Fast-paced, highly collaborative, and deeply integral to WWE’s storytelling machine, our team makes the magic happen by keeping productions organized, efficient, and moving. An internship with us offers an inside look at how world-class entertainment is built from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• As a Production Operations intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the full lifecycle of WWE Media productions.

• You will help coordinatelogisticsfor studio shoots, field productions, and live event initiatives—assistingwith crew bookings, talent scheduling, call sheets, location research, catering/craft services, and production-related runs.

• You will learn the basics of a production budget, help organize media documents, andassistwith daily administrative tasks. 

• Day-to-day, you will partner with production managers, coordinators, and creative teams to ensure projects stay organized, on schedule, and compliant with internal workflows.

• You will also have opportunities to sit inoncross-functional meetings with other departments and employees to understand how large-scale entertainment content is made.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in production management, business operations, and the behind-the-scenes process of creating television, streaming, or digital media content.

• Excellent organizationandtime-managementskills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, and digital file management platforms.

• The ability to juggle multiple tasks whilemaintainingattention to detail.

• Candidates must be comfortable working on-site at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT and open to occasional travel for productions.

• A high levelof professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information is essential.

Program Details

WeofferinternshipopportunitiesacrossIMG, On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR),TKO Corporate,UFC, andWWE.Locations includeNew York City,Atlanta, Austin,Raleigh, Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, andStamford, CT.All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

In addition to hands-onexperience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry,internsparticipateinevents such aswelcome/farewellsessions,aspeaker seriesfeaturing company leaders, and career trainingworkshops addressing everything fromLinkedIn profile enhancementtoresume building, interviewing skills, and networking.

Internships are40 hoursper week, Monday through Friday,or standard local working hours in theinternlocation.

Important Dates

• By February 2nd:Internships are posted to our career sites.

• February 28th:Applications will be accepted through this date.

• March 1stto March 27th:Recruiters willcontactcandidatesand begin the interview process.

• March 30thto April 17th:Offers will be extended to selected candidates.

• May 18th: Program start date. 

• The program will be12weeksin length, May 18th through August 7th.

Recruitment Process

Our process consists offoursteps.

• 1. Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share whyyou’reinterested 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 forthe next round, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a 30-minutevideo interview.

• 3. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2additionalteam 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 mustindicateif they now or in the future require Endeavor tocommence(“sponsor”) an immigration casein order toemploy 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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