WWE Looking For A New Lead Writer

Fancy having all of your hard work ripped up at the last minute? Want a boss who’ll fire you if you dare to sneeze in their presence? Do you have a penchant for ketchup with your steak? Well, the good news for you is that WWE is on the lookout for a new Lead Writer.

Taken from WWE Corporate, Vince McMahon’s sports entertainment juggernaut is advertising for a new Lead Writer to join its creative team. For this position, you’ll be required to move to Stamford, Connecticut – the location of WWE Headquarters – and certain skills and qualifications are of course needed.

Find full details on this Lead Writer vacancy below.

Key Responsibilities: • Manage a team of Writers/Producers to build compelling stories that capture a global audience fitting multiple demographics • Lead writing team discussions in brainstorming and laying out weekly episodes and long-term storylines •Responsible for the development of clearly defined yet emotionally sophisticated characters for a diverse group of WWE Superstars through thought provoking, captivating, and creative storylines • Edit in-ring promos and backstage segments submitted by writing team members for continuity, character consistency, storyline progression and final punch-ups • Compile, write, edit, and take ownership of the drafts for their respective shows weekly, including all promotions, graphics, replays and pop culture references • Constructively mentor and critique individual writers to help develop growth and foster a positive team environment • Incorporate consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE and Talent Brands • Deftly pitch ideas and stories to executives in weekly creative meetings • Produce and direct Talent in a live television environment on a weekly basis • Collaborate with internal WWE departments as liaisons for the Creative Writing Team • Travel weekly to live taping of RAW or SmackDown as well as Pay-Per View events. Requirements: • 10+ years of TV/Film writing and production experience • Experience supervising a writing team and leading a writer’s room • Experience leading multiple team members and pitching creative to Networks and Executives • Professional TV staff experience in drama and comedy a plus • Writing and directing reality television a plus • Experience in all aspects of Live TV production a plus • Strong knowledge of WWE shows, talent, storylines, and audience demographic/psychographic • BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or proven experience in lieu of degree • Located in NYC/Stamford, CT area OR able to relocate

Wait, did they say "compelling stories"? Since when has that been a part of WWE television...