WWE is hiring a new writer/producer to “develop clearly defined, yet emotionally sophisticated, characters” from its “diverse” talent pool.
The job posting appeared on the WWE Corporate job page and is a full-time role based in Stamford, Connecticut.
Per the job description, the key responsibilities for anyone interested in applying are:
Develop clearly defined, yet emotionally sophisticated, characters for a diverse group of WWE Talent.
Script descriptive, thought-provoking, captivating, and creative storylines for RAW, SmackDown, and select programming on the WWE Network
Collaborate with a team of writers to build compelling stories that capture a global audience fitting multiple demographics
Provide punch-up for specific scripted segments as well as review the totality of entire episodes for continuity and flow
Incorporate consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE brand and each Talent’s skills and history
Weekly travel to our shows (RAW or Smackdown) & rotating travel to PPV’s (Pay-Per-View’s)
Attend and contribute in creative writing team meetings every week at our Stamford, CT HQ
If you think you’d be a fit for the role, the qualifications that WWE are looking for are:
5+ years of writing for TV, film or social media
Producing and Directing experience a plus
Professional TV staff experience in drama and comedy a plus
Experience in Live TV production a plus
Plugged into social media trends
Previous experience working with On-Screen Talent, Creative Writers, and Producers
Understanding of WWE’s audience (demographic and psychographic) a plus but not required
BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or validated experience in lieu of a degree
WWE creative is headed up by Paul Levesque (Triple H) as the WWE Chief Content Officer and Head of Creative.
To apply for the Writer/Producer role, and to see other opportunities, click this link.
Elsewhere on the WWE Corporate job site, WWE are also looking for a Director, Internal Audit TKO, Graphic Designer and Social Media Production Assistant.
Director, Internal Audit TKO isn’t the only audit role on offer, either, at the time of writing, with a number of executive roles in with audit responsibility also on offer.
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