Writer's Assistant

About the Company

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Pay close attention to detail at all times.
• 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.

Requirements

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