Writer's Assistant

WWE•Stamford, CT

About The Position

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. WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), 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 homes worldwide in 25 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, TNT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all premium live events, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in approximately 165 countries.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

2 years of TV Writing and/or Production experience preferred not required
BA/BS degree in Film/TV/Drama, Media Studies, Journalism, Communications, English, or related field of study, is preferred, but not necessary

Responsibilities

At all time, 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 writing meetings with Paul Levesque, Lead Writers, and other members 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 LIVE , etc.)
Anticipate the needs of the department and plan ahead 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