Intern - Art Directing, 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

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

• Learn art direction fundamentals by collaborating with Creative Directors, Copywriters, and Art Directors
• Assist in developing creative concepts from initial idea through final execution
• Support concept development and help translate ideas into strong visual designs
• Contribute to promoting design and visual storytelling across creative projects
• Partner with production teams to understand scope of work, timelines, and anticipated deadlines
• Conduct research and stay current on WWE programs, characters, storylines, and products

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines under pressure
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge of any of all of the following is a plus: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Mechanic, G Suite, Iconik, Robohead, and Capture One
• Proactive team player and problem solver with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities

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. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary 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 . For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.