Writer - a job post by Haris Krcic

About the job

WWE develops and produces the last of the great variety shows on television, combining all the elements of entertainment: sitcom, talk show, soap opera, action-adventure, and drama. With 52 weeks of original programming, without an off-season or re-runs, it is quite a creative challenge to keep characters and story lines interesting and compelling. That's where you come in!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement creative storylines for broadcast and the WWE Network
• Collaborate with a team of Road-based and Home-based Writers to build compelling RAW/ Smackdown stories that capture the audience and generate buzz
• Consistently improve and refine storylines
• Use consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE brand and each talent’s skills and history

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of professional writing for TV, film, websites, social media, creative communications or blogs

• Professional TV staff experience in drama and comedy a plus
• Writing and directing reality television a plus
• Experience in all aspects of live TV production a plus
• Highly creative (a prolific idea generator)
• Plugged into pop culture
• Able to work closely and effectively with Talent, Writers, and Producers throughout the creative process
• Strong understanding of WWE's audience (demographic and psychographic) a plus
• Must live in New York City/Stamford, CT area OR be willing and able to relocate there
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Public speaking skills/experience a plus
• BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or industry experience in lieu of degree

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