Intern, Licensing (Gaming and Entertainment)

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

IMG Licensing represents renowned brands, institutions, and entertainment properties spanning sports, films, and talent – creating marketing and revenue opportunities through licensed products. Our portfolio includes premier brands such as Lionsgate Films (John Wick, Hunger Games, Saw), Dolly Parton, Rovio/Angry Birds, Ubisoft and Fortnite. As part of the Endeavor ecosystem, we create some of the world’s most iconic cultural moments and experiences, with unparalleled access to artists and creators represented by our vast network of talent agencies and businesses 

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team with appropriate tools, materials and presentations as required
• Update and maintain the Creative Resource Toolkit for selective clients
• Continuous analysis of competitive environment and consumer trends
• Support licensees to ensure smooth running of design approval process and adherence to the relevant brand guidelines
• Coordinate product and packaging approvals, samples and deliveries in close collaboration with the brand team
• Other administrative duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Qualifications/Skills

• A strong interest in a future career in licensing
• Interest in gaming, sports and/or entertainment brands
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Proficient with all MS Office

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities within our global sports and entertainment businesses, including global cultural marketing agency 160/90; sports rights management, production, and digital content leader IMG (Rights, FC Diez, Seven League); global licensing business IMG Licensing; premium hospitality and live experiences leader On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), and entertainment agency WME (including WME Sports and Fashion). Locations include New York City, Nashville, St. Louis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, London, and Paris. 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 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Important Dates

• February – March: The interview and selection process will take place.
• The program will be 10 weeks in length. (June 30 – September 5)

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 fort 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 recent graduates 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 ENDEAVOR

Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Please Note:

In October, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. announced it had reached a definitive agreement with Endeavor to acquire PBR, On Location, and IMG in a transaction expected to close in the first half of 2025. Therefore, interns securing placements within these specific businesses will be hired into or transferred into TKO and not Endeavor. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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