According to a job listing posted by WarnerMedia, AEW currently have four series in different stages of development.
WarnerMedia are currently advertising for a “Director in Scripted Development & Programming” for AEW. As per the job description, the promotion are working on numerous projects, beside the Dynamite and Rampage brands.
The listing stated that four series are in development, including the previously announced “Rhodes to the Top” reality show focusing on the Rhodes family. AEW are also looking to expand into other avenues, including comics, NFTs and streaming.
Here is the full listing:
The Job
Starting in August 2021 AEW is expanding from one two-hour weekly live show to a second weekly live one-hour show as well as adding quarterly specials. As well, we have 4 other AEW series in various stages of development (including Rhodes to the Top to be launched this year) and are helping them expand into various ancillary businesses such as comics, NFTs, EST distribution, streaming, etc. The project hire will primarily focus on helping with creative oversight of AEW on all fronts and helping to facilitate workflow across various departments such as biz dev, marketing, pr, etc. Secondarily, hire will assume back-up responsibilities for all current TNets Original Scripted Programming functions.The Daily
- day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Staying on top of current creative and upcoming creative for all AEW projects
- Working with all departments to facilitate needs regarding the marketing, pr., etc. related to AEW
- Reviews and analyzes scripts, books, and film that are submitted. Determining if the submissions meet the creative direction of the Company.
- Hearing and evaluating pitches to determine if the value of the pitch meets the creative direction of the Company.
- Provides creative, and clear and concise notes that serve to strengthen projects in development.
The Essentials
- required experience, skills, or qualifications
- Experience at the executive level in the television industry – particular focus on wrestling.
- Must have excellent relationships within the entertainment community and be someone with whom the community is eager to work with.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints.
- Excellent communication, presentation, strategic creative and storytelling skills.
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships.
AEW also recently signed a TV deal with Eurosport for the network to broadcast Dynamite, Rampage and AEW pay-per-view events in India.
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