Live Events Marketing, Promotion, and Operations Intern

Job Description

Here is the detailed and enriched job description for the WWE Live Events Internship:

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About the Job: WWE Live Events Marketing, Promotion, and Operations Intern

Who We Are:

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment, creating and delivering original content 52 weeks a year to a vast global audience. Committed to family-friendly entertainment, WWE’s TV-PG programming reaches over 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through major distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network, and The CW.

WWE is a proud part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns a portfolio of iconic properties, including UFC (the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization), WWE, and PBR (the world’s premier bull riding organization). Together, these properties engage 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories, hosting over 500 live events annually and attracting more than three million fans. TKO also collaborates with major sports rights holders through IMG, a leading global sports marketing agency, and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Department: Live Events Marketing, Promotion, and Operations

This dynamic department is at the heart of WWE’s live show ecosystem. It is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of WWE’s weekly live shows and events, from initial conception to successful execution. Key functions include:

• Booking and securing event venues.
• Contract negotiation and finalization with venues.
• Strategic ticket pricing and scaling to optimize attendance and revenue.
• Comprehensive business operations management from start to finish.
• Extensive digital marketing and ad buys.
• Full-spectrum promotion for all WWE’s live events, including talent integration.

Responsibilities:

As a Live Events Intern, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience and a 360-degree view of WWE live events by actively working across various critical departments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Engage with departments such as Creative, Accounting, Legal, Digital, and Production to understand the holistic process of event management.
• Event Lifecycle Support: Learn, observe, and directly support core functions including event venue booking, comprehensive event planning, strategic ticket pricing, promotional activities, and production logistics.
• Promotional Verification & Reporting: Verify promotions across various event-specific digital properties. Support the production team in creating TV and digital spot promos and handle ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Marketing Logistics Execution: Work directly with Live Event team members to execute all aspects of event marketing logistics, ensuring seamless operation.
• Real-time Information Management: Assist with updating event information in real-time across multiple platforms, including social media, digital channels, and internal reporting systems.
• Data Management: Manage Live Event reporting and tracking systems, which includes data entry and extraction.

The internship schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, onsite in Stamford, CT.

Qualifications:

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals who meet the following qualifications:

• Eagerness to Learn: A strong desire to gain a 360-degree view of live events marketing, promotion, and operations.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively across various departments to support weekly live shows and events.
• Adaptability: A versatile, flexible, and proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
• Critical Thinking: A critical thinker capable of assessing where to provide support and offer help proactively.
• Brand Passion: Passionate about WWE content, shows, and talent; proven brand awareness is a must.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expert in working in Excel to assist with ad hoc reporting; Excel is a must.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator preferred.

Program Details:

This internship is part of a broader program offering 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 explicitly noted otherwise.

In addition to hands-on experience and unique exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns will participate in enriching events such as:

• Welcome and farewell sessions.
• A dynamic speaker series featuring company leaders.
• Career training workshops covering LinkedIn profile enhancement, resume building, interviewing skills, and networking strategies.

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

Important Dates:

Please note the following key dates for the internship program:

• 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 selected 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, running from May 18th through August 7th.

Recruitment Process:

Our comprehensive recruitment process consists of four key steps:

1. Tell Us Your Story: In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document (300 words max) sharing why you’re interested in this role. Highlight 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: Should you advance further, 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 inform you.

Eligibility:

Our program is specifically 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. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary by country and location.

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.