Intern, Licensing (Corporate Brands)

IMG Licensing represents renowned brands, institutions, and entertainment properties spanning sports, films, and talent - creating marketing and revenue opportunities through licensed products. Inclusive of IMG Licensing’s wide client portfolio, IMG represents top Fortune 500 consumer brands across a number of focus areas such as Food & Beverage, Automotive, and consumer durables. Corporate Brand clients include Tabasco, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Randy’s Donuts, JEEP, Dodge, Ducati, and more. As part of the wider WME Group ecosystem, IMG Licensing helps 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.

Department

The corporate brand licensing intern will assist and support IMG Licensing’s NYC-based corporate licensing team, with a focus across industries such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Personal Care, Consumer Durables, and Automotive.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

• Assist the sales team with appropriate tools, materials and presentations as required
• 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

You Have These:

• A strong interest in brand marketing, strategy, partnerships and consumer engagement
• Interest in gaming 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 prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Proficient with all MS Office
• Past brand licensing experience is a plus

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities within our global sports and entertainment businesses, including global cultural marketing agency 160/90; global licensing business IMG Licensing; and entertainment agency WME (including WME Sports and Fashion). All internships are in the office and in person.

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 internship location.

Important Dates

December: Positions begin to post, on https://wmeimg.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ENDEAVOREARLYCAREERS/.

January: Remaining positions posted. Recruiters begin to review applications and contact candidates.

Mid-March: Roles will be filled on a rolling basis, with the goal of extending most offers by middle of March.

June 8 – August 14: US internship program dates

June 29 – September 4: EMEA internship program dates

Recruitment Process

Our process consists of four steps.

• Online Application: In addition to your application and resume, tell us your story! Please attach a Word document that answers the following questions (300 total words max): Why are you interested in the role? What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn? - You will submit this document instead of a cover letter and it can be uploaded where the cover letter would have been in the online application.
• Video Interview with a Recruiter: If selected for next steps, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a video interview via Microsoft Teams.
• 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.

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 seniors and those within six months of graduation from an undergraduate program, unless otherwise noted.

Pay

We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary by country.

What We Do:

WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. WME Group comprises preeminent talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$18.50 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$18.50 hourly IMG Licensing is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:
$18.50 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:
$18.50 hourly

IMG Licensing is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

From fashion shows to critically acclaimed television and films, bestselling novels to gourmet culinary festivals, world-class sports training to sold-out cultural experiences, we influence an unparalleled number of compelling experiences around the world each day.