What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant, Documentaries and Original Content position at TKO?
Who We Are
WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
The WWE Documentaries group is looking for a driven and organized Production Assistant with a passion for storytelling to join our award-winning team at WWE HQ in Stamford, CT.
Key Responsibilities
WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.
WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
The WWE Documentaries group is looking for a driven and organized Production Assistant with a passion for storytelling to join our award-winning team at WWE HQ in Stamford, CT.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall assistance to Associate Producers and Producers
- Screening & securing of footage for specific documentary programs
- Conducts tape research in WWE archives
- Story idea creation on a small and large scale
- Edit short-form video highlights from all WWE Network Programming, Special Events, and TV (as needed)
- Research and edit short-form WWE content to help support TV and Digital Original Programming
- Research and edit trailers and sizzle reels, as well as promotional items
- Create non-linear timelines featuring program footage, b-roll material and interview clips
- Log talent interviews, shows and various media library assets
- Handle updating WWE Digital Media Video archive and Digital Media music cue sheet management system
- Assist in edit, audio and graphics production sessions.
- Work is regularly reviewed under supervision for creativity, timeliness, accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Occasionally travel to assist field production
- Other duties as required
- WWE product knowledge preferred but not mandatory
- Production experience strongly preferred
- Ability to perform assigned content requests in a fast paced, deadline heavy environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way
- Experience using Avid, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro and PhotoShop a plus
- Working knowledge of YouTube functionalities preferred
- Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, etc. as needed
- Capable of handling various responsibilities and multiple projects simultaneously
- Bachelor degree (Communications, TV/Film Production, or related field of study preferred)
WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.