Internship – WWE Consumer Products

Job Description

Job Title: Internship – WWE Consumer Products (Summer 202X)

Who We Are:

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment, creating and delivering original content 52 weeks a year to a worldwide audience. Committed to family-friendly entertainment, WWE’s TV-PG programming reaches over 1 billion households in more than 20 languages through major distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network, and The CW. WWE is a part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company that also owns iconic properties such as UFC (mixed martial arts), PBR (bull riding), and services major sports rights holders through IMG (global sports marketing) and On Location (premium experiential hospitality). TKO’s properties collectively reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories, organizing over 500 live events annually and attracting more than three million fans. More information can be found at wwe.com, corporate.wwe.com.

Department: WWE Consumer Products

The WWE Consumer Products team is central to the company’s merchandise strategy, overseeing product development, in-venue retail, and licensing for WWE events and WWEShop.com. This extensive responsibility includes managing WWE’s product lines, partnerships, and licenses. The team designs, delivers, and sells a wide range of apparel and retail goods—from custom event t-shirts to toys—both at WWE’s 2-3 weekly live events across different cities and online.

Responsibilities:

• Learn to complete CRFs (creative request forms) for retail items pertaining to each WWE show.
• Support the timely shipment of items to ensure successful on-site store setups for every event.
• Assist with social development, content creation, marketing, and licensing initiatives.
• Collaborate with various internal departments, including creative services and accounting, to design, order, and deliver products for multiple weekly events.
• Provide assistance with on-site event setup when possible and contribute to preparing team members for successful event execution.

Qualifications:

• Extremely knowledgeable about WWE programming and talent, including specific details relevant to retail products; demonstrating a strong passion for WWE.
• A proactive “go-getter” and team player, who is well-researched and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated interest in marketing and consumer goods.
• Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint is preferred.

Program Details:

This internship is one of many opportunities offered across TKO Group Holdings’ properties, including IMG, On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), TKO Corporate, UFC, and WWE.

• Locations: New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Raleigh, Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Stamford, CT.
• Format: All internships are in-office and in-person, unless otherwise specified.
• Benefits: In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns will participate in:
  • Welcome and farewell sessions.
  • A speaker series featuring company leaders.
  • Career training workshops covering LinkedIn profile enhancement, resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.
• Schedule: 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 career sites.
• February 28th: Application deadline.
• 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.
• Program Duration: 12 weeks, from May 18th through August 7th.

Recruitment Process:

Our four-step recruitment process ensures a thorough evaluation of candidates:

1. Tell us your story: In addition to your application and resume, please attach a Word document (300 words maximum) sharing your interest in the role, the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring, and what you hope to learn.
2. Video Interview with a Recruiter: If selected for the next round, the recruiting team will contact you to schedule a 30-minute video interview.
3. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager: If you move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.
4. Offer or Decline: A recruiter will call to extend an offer if you are selected for the position. If not selected, a recruiter will reach out to inform you.

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 (e.g., H-1B or other employment-based immigration case).

Pay:

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

WWE EEO Statement:

WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.