Production Assistant

About the Company

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment, creating and delivering original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. The company is committed to family-friendly entertainment across its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in over 20 languages through distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network, and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company that also owns UFC and PBR.

About the Role

The WWE Documentaries & Original Content group is seeking a driven and organized Production Assistant with a passion for storytelling to join our award-winning team at WWE HQ in Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall assistance to Associate Producers and Producers
• Log talent interviews, field shoots, and various media library assets
• Screen and secure footage for specific documentary programs
• Conduct tape research and develop potential content from WWE archives
• Assist in editing and audio production sessions
• Perform non-linear editing of short-form WWE content to support TV and Digital Original Programming
• Occasionally travel to assist field production
• Work is reviewed under supervision for creativity, timeliness, accuracy, and meeting deadlines
• Handle other duties as required

Requirements

• WWE product knowledge preferred but not mandatory
• Production experience strongly preferred
• Ability to perform assigned content requests in a fast-paced, deadline-heavy environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Capable of working both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way
• Experience using Avid, Adobe After Effects, and Photoshop a plus
• Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, etc. as needed
• Capable of handling various responsibilities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with camera operation a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (Communications, TV/Film Production, or related field of study preferred)