WWE is looking to make a big music department hire, with the company sharing a job listing for a major role in the department.
The job listing on the WWE Corporate website is for the role of Director of Music Strategy & Operations.
According to the job listing, the role will involve helping the Head of Music with project management across WWE projects and partnerships, as well as producing deliverables for WWE, UFC, and other music partner teams.
The job descriptions listed the operations role as:
Project Management – Assists Head of Music with both long and short-term project management across both internal WWE projects and external partnerships, including by leading communication efforts and providing deliverables across WWE, UFC, and music partner teams; takes the lead on and/or consults complex issues across multiple business avenues as appropriate
Corporate Communications – Day-to-day focus on operational details to ensure information flow is appropriate and internal/external stakeholders are managed; facilitates communication between the Head of Music, other executives, and the rest of the organization
Strategy Review/Development – Manages short and long-term strategic department objectives; reviews both internal and external company communications to determine where Music can interact; assists Head of Music with existing projects in this area; supports long-term organic and inorganic growth initiatives
Department Communication Coordination – Responsible for updating and maintaining internal department communication regarding Music priorities, which include key dates/tasks related to Music across: WWE & UFC Programming (live events/PLEs, PPVs/etc.); Licensing (start/end dates); Music Library Deals (expirations & invoice due-dates); long-term marketing (musician appearances in WWE programming, WWE Superstar anniversaries and company marketing initiatives around them, etc.); and more
Reports & Assessments – Works with respective department members to analyze and generate reports, or provide insight on existing reports, which include but are not limited to: quarterly/annual music usage; marketing partnership impact; music licensing financial analysis; etc.
Database & Asset Management – Assists with database organization and digital filing as needed, specifically in regard to the above tasks
Live Events Coordination – Assists with travel/hospitality/legal agreement coordination for Talent across various WWE Music projects including live performances and artist/music personality appearances; assists day-of-show on the ground as a liaison between WWE Music and the performer; assists with research and outreach for live performances
For those considering applying, WWE are searching for someone with the following skills and experience:
3 – 5 years in the music, media, or entertainment industries
Deep understanding of and experience in the Media & Entertainment industry; high degree of intellectual curiosity
Proactive mindset who looks at the full picture/how different tasks interact with each other
Structure-based thinking/strong focus on concepts
It was previously reported that WWE would be “using mainstream artists” for its music for both entrance and show themes.
Def Rebel, who have provided music for WWE since 2019, remain under contract but it is unlikely to be renews according to that report.
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