Intern, Global Partnerships

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.

Department

The TKO Global Partnerships Team offers premium brands the opportunity to integrate and activate within WWE’s extraordinarily popular content to engage their massive fan bases around the U.S. and the World. WWE has developed major sponsorship deals with renowned brands such as Slim Jim, Snickers, Take-Two Interactive, C4 Energy, Cricket Wireless, Wingstop, Comcast, and many others. The Global Partnerships team is responsible for securing new and exciting deals and ensuring strong partnerships with existing partners.

Responsibilities

• Tracks WWE’s sponsorship assets

• Assists with sponsorship ROI and measurement 

• Reaches out to partners as directed to help coordinate events and contract elements  

• Assists with preparation for meetings with current and prospective partners

• Research and conceives promotional ideas, monitors what types of events and promotions other sports properties are employing, and relays information to senior members of the Global Partnership team

• Provide support to Sponsorship Sales and the Global Activation Team

• Conduct market research to determine new partner and partnership opportunities

• Track pipelines and providing brand/category research

• Assist with the development of presentations and pitches for new prospects

• Attend meetings and provide written recaps and follow ups with key stakeholders

• Other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Sports Management, Marketing or Business majors, or other programs relevant to business development and sales

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Outgoing friendly personality with excellent customer service skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information

• Team player

• Willing to learn and grow

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to be flexible and work in Stamford, CT headquarters as well the New York City office

• Curious and knowledgeable of industry trends, best practices, and new media marketing efforts

Program Details

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

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