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IF YOU WANT A CHANCE AT WORKING FOR WWE'S CREATIVE TEAM, HERE'S YOUR CHANCE

WWE has the following job posting: 

Writer Assistant, NXT

The NXT Writer’s Assistant will support the NXT Creative Writing Team in all aspects of the Writing process in Orlando, Florida.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Take detailed and accurate notes, use those notes to update creative documents including: scripts, talent rosters, Pay Per View Cards, etc.

• Participate and take notes in high level creative writing meetings with Paul Levesque, the NXT Lead Writers and other members of the NXT Creative Writing Team

• Work with the Lead Writer to distribute notes from all meetings to necessary parties to ensure communication amongst all departments

• Follow directions, execute said directions in a timely manner, and at all times  pay close attention to detail

• Assist with day to day needs of the writing team at the WWE Performance Center, including helping writers with shoots with talent, promo classes, etc.

• Take initiative and communicate clearly and concisely with the Lead Writers, Writers, Performance Center Coaches and other departments

• Perform clerical tasks such as transcribing, copying and printing documents

• Coordinate with other departments at the Performance Center and NXT Production Team ( Props, Talent, Travel , etc.) to ensure all necessary production elements are taken care of for all NXT TV Tapings

• Attend all NXT TV tapings and assist writers with the execution of backstage and in-ring segments, serving as a Runner, coordinating Talent, props and other necessary items

• AT NXT TV tapings, update scripts and other necessary documents for the taping.  Copy and distribute the most updated documents to the necessary parties

• Assist writers with directing and producing taped backstage scenes and live in-ring promos

• Anticipate the needs of the team and plan ahead to assure efficient departmental functioning

• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned/ needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years TV Writing and/ or Production experience preferred, but not required

• Strong WWE and NXT product knowledge

• Time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure

• Strong work ethic and a flexible schedule that allows for long hours and travel as needed

• Willing and able to travel minimally for business to NXT TakeOver Pay Per Views and other necessary NXT Road Shows

• Within reasonable commuting distance from the WWE Performance Center to Orlando FL or be willing and able to relocate there

• 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

• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and fast typing skills

• Strong Note Taking Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written)

• BA/BS degree in Film/TV/Drama, Media Studies, Communications, English, or related field of study, is preferred, but not necessary

https://wwecorp.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/wwecorp/details/Writer-Assistant--NXT_R0005821

 

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