Description
WWE is a publicly-traded, global entertainment company with more than 700 employees whose mission is to put smiles on people’s faces. WWE’s PG, family-friendly programming is broadcast in more than 150 countries and 35 languages and reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide. In 2013, WWE had more than $500 million in revenue, generated by Television Licensing and Programming, Pay-Per-View, Digital Media, Film, Publishing, Live Events, Sponsorship, Consumer Products and International Businesses. Other business units include Television Production, Talent Management and Development, Marketing, Creative Services, Communications, Finance, Human Resources, and Legal. Earlier this year, WWElaunched WWE Network, the first 24/7 streaming network that provides access to live and scheduled programming, including all 12 live pay-per-view events, as well as the most comprehensive video-on-demand library. WWE’s flagship program,Monday Night Raw, is consistently a top-rated program on cable and is the number-one rated program on USA Network. Friday Night SmackDown has been the number one rated show on Syfy since its debut in 1999.
WWE is a global leader in social and digital media with more than 320 million social media followers and nearly 14 million monthly unique visitors to WWE.com. In 2013, WWE was named one of the most “social” brands by Forbes. The WWE Appdelivers a revolutionary second screen experience and has been downloaded nearly 12 million times in more than 220 countries.
WWE is committed to leveraging the power of its brand and platforms to help address important social issues worldwide including diversity and inclusion, education and military support as well as providing hope to those in need. For more information on our corporate social responsibility programs visit https://community.wwe.com/.
WWE is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and we encourage all employees to treat every day like it’s your first day on the job, share new ideas, ask questions, be resourceful, and, of course, have fun!
The WWE Internship Difference
-- We provide educational job training in a real world environment across a variety of fields.
-- Our program is designed with our interns in mind. Enjoy a chance to interact with other interns and understand our business from a variety of perspectives.
-- Work closely with a professional mentor who will help you to hone your skills while you begin to build your professional network.
-- Gain relevant experience in your field so that you may apply your skills for your future job search.
-- Receive college credit for this beneficial, real-life experience.
-- Enjoy our unique entrepreneurial culture within the context of a successful business environment.
Legal Intern Learning Expectations
Learn what it’s like to be an in-house lawyer at a face-paced, multimedia worldwide entertainment company
Responsibilities:
-- Work directly with intellectual property attorney responsible for the WWE trademark portfolio worldwide
-- Help file trademark and copyright applications worldwide
-- Be a part of WWE’s intellectual property enforcement team (anti-counterfeiting, online piracy, etc.)
-- Help takedown online piracy; help remove e-bay auctions for counterfeit product
-- Conduct research memoranda on IP-related issues of law (fair use, rights of publicity, etc.)
Qualifications:
-- Intern should be a student during the 2015 Spring Semester
-- Student must be able to provide proof of school credit eligibility (unofficial transcript, course catalog page, note from --faculty advisor or career center staff) Please attach to application before completing
-- Candidate must be able to work in Stamford, CT
-- Must be able to conduct thorough and independent legal research on a variety of topics
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