What are the responsibilities and job description for the Writer's Assistant position at WWE?
Who We Are:
WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver 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 NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. 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.Key Responsibilities:
- At all times, pay close attention to detail
- Take detailed and accurate meeting notes
- Listen, follow directions and execute said directions in a timely manner
- Participate and Take Notes in high level creative meetings with the SVP and Lead Writers of the Creative Writing Team.
- Distribute notes from all meetings to necessary departments to ensure communication between all departments
- Take Initiative and communicate clearly and concisely with all Lead Writers, Writers, and other departments
- Type and distribute scripts, promos, formats, etc.
- Perform clerical tasks such as transcribing, copying, and printing documents
- Coordinate with other departments within the company (Props, Talent Travel, Etc.) to ensure all necessary Production Elements are properly secured for all WWE TV Shows (RAW, SmackDown, etc.)
- Anticipate the needs of the department and plan to assure efficient departmental functioning
- Assist writers with the execution of Backstage and In-Ring Segments at WWE TV Shows, and serve as a Runner, coordinating talent, props, and other necessary items for the scenes
- Assist with directing and producing taped and live vignettes and promos
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned/needed
Qualifications:
- 2 years of TV Writing and/or Production experience preferred not required
- Strong WWE product knowledge
- Strong note taking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written)
- Time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Strong work ethic and a flexible schedule that allows for long hours and traveling every week
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive
- Dependable, motivated, and eager to learn and assist in the execution of Live Scripted Television
- Clean driver's license and vehicle to be used for business as needed
- Willing and able to travel for business extensively on a regular basis (approximately 70% to 100%)
- Within reasonable commuting distance from the NY Metro/Stamford, CT area or be willing and able to relocate there
- Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and fast typing skills
- BA/BS degree in Film/TV/Drama, Media Studies, Journalism, Communications, English, or related field of study, is preferred, but not necessary
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