Intern - Live Production, WWE

TKO • Stamford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 The Live Production department is in charge of show production for all of WWE’s live programming. This includes 3 live shows per week, over 10 hours of programming, 52 weeks per year. Team members are a critical part of the on the road crew traveling around the world to produce and broadcast live programming. Weekly shows include Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown. This team also produces live programming for WWE SummerSlam and WrestleMania. Responsibilities Assist in producing of live broadcasts for RAW on location on the road on a weekly basis This intern will have the opportunity to travel and work on the shows, primarily Monday Night RAW Provide support to Remote Based Graphics team – research and develop statistics that support on-air broadcast Work on the Avid edit system to pull clips, isolate moments, and organize elements that support the live on-air broadcast Assist in producing of Post-Shows, studio based shows, and preparation for live broadcasts of RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events Learn and develop techniques both backstage and in production truck on live broadcasts Qualifications Ability to listen and absorb, some level of technical awareness with cameras, editing, graphics, and/or other live production elements. Interest in a career in live production Flexible, eager to learn, and gain experience on a live production Experience related to live show production through prior internships and/or work experience a plus Able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment Ability to work nights and holidays Willingness to travel on the road and be away 2 nights/week in assisting live programming on location Travel Must be willing to travel weekly, Sunday through Tuesday to have the amazing opportunity to travel with the road and production crew for shows. 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.

Requirements

• Ability to listen and absorb, some level of technical awareness with cameras, editing, graphics, and/or other live production elements.
• Interest in a career in live production
• Flexible, eager to learn, and gain experience on a live production
• Able to work successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work nights and holidays
• Willingness to travel on the road and be away 2 nights/week in assisting live programming on location
• Must be willing to travel weekly, Sunday through Tuesday to have the amazing opportunity to travel with the road and production crew for shows.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to live show production through prior internships and/or work experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing of live broadcasts for RAW on location on the road on a weekly basis This intern will have the opportunity to travel and work on the shows, primarily Monday Night RAW
• Provide support to Remote Based Graphics team – research and develop statistics that support on-air broadcast
• Work on the Avid edit system to pull clips, isolate moments, and organize elements that support the live on-air broadcast
• Assist in producing of Post-Shows, studio based shows, and preparation for live broadcasts of RAW, SmackDown, NXT, and Premium Live Events
• Learn and develop techniques both backstage and in production truck on live broadcasts

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• 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.
• paid internships; rates vary based on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed