Intern - Corporate Partnerships, Professional Bull Riders

Who We Are:

PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organization. More than 1,000 bull riders compete in more than 200 events annually across the televised PBR Unleash The Beast tour (UTB), which features the top bull riders in the world; the PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour (PWVT); the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD); and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, and Canada. In 2022, PBR launched the nationally televised PBR Teams league—eight teams of the world’s best bull riders competing for a new championship expanding to 10 teams in 2024—as well as the PBR Challenger Series with more than 60 annual events nationwide. The organization’s digital assets include PBR RidePass on Pluto TV, which is home to Western sports. PBR is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. For more information, visit PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, X at X.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR. 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 Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for building, supporting, and growing relationships with PBR’s sponsors and partners. They work closely with the PBR Sales team to support revenue generation, while also partnering with the Partnership Marketing team to ensure sponsor programs are executed effectively. 

The team collaborates regularly cross-functional teams across PBR to manage partner agreements, support sales efforts, and deliver value to sponsors. Their work plays a key role in connecting PBR’s business goals with strong, long-term partner relationships. 

Responsibilities 

Support partner contracts, including drafting, review, and tracking key deliverables 

Help identify and support cross-marketing and partnership opportunities. 

Assist with CRM management and reporting. 

Coordinate across Corporate Partnerships, Legal, Accounting, Marketing, and PR teams to keep work moving. 

Support Partnership Marketing and business development efforts, including reporting, ticketing, event communications, logistics, and partnership research. 

Qualifications 

Interest in Marketing, Event Planning, or related fields. 

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

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.  

Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions.    

Eager to learn, take initiative, and grow in a fast-paced environment. 

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 January 30th: 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.   

TKO EEO Statement:

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