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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