Job Details
Writer’s Assistant
The Writer’s Assistant will support the Creative Writing team in all aspects of the writing and planning process.
Key Responsibilities:
- At all times, pay close attention to detail
- Take detailed and accurate meeting notes
- Listen, follow directions, and execute said directions in a timely manner
- Take and Distribute notes in Live Event Creative Pitch Meetings to make Post-Meeting Updates
- Help create skeleton drafts of shows
- Watch RAW, SmackDown and Premium Live Events – Distribute a Show Update to Distribution List
- Take Initiative and communicate clearly and concisely with SVP of Live Events
- Perform clerical tasks such as transcribing, copying, and printing documents
- Anticipate the needs of the department and plan ahead to assure efficient departmental functioning
- Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned/needed
Qualifications:
- 2 years of Administrative/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
- 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, is preferred, but not necessary
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.