WWE is seeking to hire new writers and producers:
About the job
WWE develops and produces 52 weeks of original programming for two of the longest running weekly episodic television shows: Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. Both Raw and SmackDown combine action, drama, reality, comedy and adventure! The goal of the Creative team is to provide compelling stories portrayed by the world’s most charismatic, diverse, larger-than-life characters on or off television!
Key Responsibilities
- 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 (Streaming on Peacock).
- 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 PLE’s (Premium Live Events).
- Attend and contribute in creative writing team meetings every week at our Stamford, CT HQ.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of writing for TV or Film
- Producing and Directing experience a plus
- Professional TV or Film staff experience preferred
- Experience in Live TV production a plus
- Previous experience working with On-Screen Talent, Creative Writers, and Producers
- Understanding of WWE’s audience (demographic and psychographic) preferred
- BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or validated experience in lieu of a degree preferred
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