What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Creative Services - WWE (multiple openings) position at WWE?
Intern, Creative Services – WWE (Multiple Openings)
Location: Stamford, CT
About WWE
WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver 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 NBCUniversal, The CW, Sony India and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO).
Department
With more than 70 graphic designers, copywriters, producers, editors and photographers, the Creative Services and Photo team develops WWE’s extensive collection of global creative assets across TV, digital, social media, print and more. Producing compelling designs and campaigns that reflect WWE and our larger-than-life Superstars, the team works across WWE’s key lines of business—including Consumer Products, Global Sales & Partnership, Marketing, Live Events and Community Relations—to develop a captivating creative idea from inception to completion.
Responsibilities
We offer internship opportunities across WWE, UFC, and TKO Corporate. Locations include Stamford, CT; Las Vegas, NV, and New York City. 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
Our process consists of four steps.
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.
About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO includes UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion households in approximately 210 countries and territories, and we organize more than 300 live events year-round, attracting more than two million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
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WWE is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. WWE does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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 accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other 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 of Use.
Location: Stamford, CT
About WWE
WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver 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 NBCUniversal, The CW, Sony India and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO).
Department
With more than 70 graphic designers, copywriters, producers, editors and photographers, the Creative Services and Photo team develops WWE’s extensive collection of global creative assets across TV, digital, social media, print and more. Producing compelling designs and campaigns that reflect WWE and our larger-than-life Superstars, the team works across WWE’s key lines of business—including Consumer Products, Global Sales & Partnership, Marketing, Live Events and Community Relations—to develop a captivating creative idea from inception to completion.
Responsibilities
- There are 3 internship opportunities available within the WWE Creative Services group:
- Photo Editing – this intern will learn and assist with cataloguing images for digital and hard copies; choosing images for various projects across all WWE platforms, and helping with editing, lighting, retouching, and color correction
- Art Directing – this intern will learn from Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Art Directors developing creative from concept to completion; concept development, promote design and visual ideas; and partner with production on scope of work and timing of anticipated deadlines; research and stay current with WWE programs, characters, storylines, and products
- Project Management – this intern will work across departments such as Marketing, Consumer Products, Corporate Communications, and the TV Studio to support ongoing projects. This intern will also support the work with designers to learn specs and production techniques; support projects through all phases of design, approval, and production ensuring timelines, budgets, and job specifications are met. Work with vendors to vet projects before they go to print, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues. It will be important for this intern to study and stay current on WWE programs, characters, storylines, and products.
- Interested to learn a wide array of creative styles including print design, brand development, typography, illustration, and color theory; also photo and digital asset management
- Interested and researched in design trends across industries
- Curious, eager to learn and observe
- Detail orientated and expert at budgeting and managing time and meeting tight timelines
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines under pressure
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and FileMaker Pro
- Knowledge of any of all of the following is a plus: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, G Suite, Canto Cumulus, and Capture One
- Proactive team player and problem solver with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
We offer internship opportunities across WWE, UFC, and TKO Corporate. Locations include Stamford, CT; Las Vegas, NV, and New York City. 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 January 24th: Approved internships will post externally.
- February 28th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
- Mid-February: Recruiters will kick off the recruiting process.
- March 1 -April 15th: The interview and selection process will take place.
- The program will be 12 weeks in length.
- May 19th through August 8th
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.
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.
About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO includes UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and WWE, the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. Together, our organizations reach more than 1 billion households in approximately 210 countries and territories, and we organize more than 300 live events year-round, attracting more than two million fans. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
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WWE is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. WWE does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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 accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other 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 of Use.
