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WWE LOOKING FOR HELP IN CREATIVE

By Steven Fernandes on 2013-03-06 21:57:57
WWE has job posting for a VP for Creative Writing. 

The description reads: "The VP Creative Writing will be responsible for the creative content strategy and direction for all weekly TV programming. He/She will manage the Head Writer, Show Runners, and the writing team, provide long-term direction in the development of story lines and WWE superstar characters, and be the primary liaison with other partner departments especially including Talent, TV and Digital."

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement creative storylines for broadcast on all WWE programs and platforms in coordination with the writing team and senior creative management (CEO, EVP,SVP)
  • Work with Talent Department to develop powerful character back-stories
  • Manage the Head Writer, the home-based writers, and the road writing team by providing feedback, training and supervision. 
  • Use consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE brand and each talent’s skills and history.
  • Identify new writing talent and ensure that current writers’ work is aligned with the network’s brand and programming strategy.
  • Supervise Head Writer in creating a comprehensive training program for new writers and remedial training for existing writers.
  • Work with senior management to continually improve the process supporting WWE’s creative writing system.
  • Provide mature leadership to the writing team, relating to the implementation of the vision of senior management (CEO, EVP, SVP
  • Drive professional interaction with other departments of the WWE (Talent Development, TV Production, Marketing, Digital, Sales and HR)

They also have a new job posting for a Creative writer. 

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