TKO Group Holdings, Inc.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is hiring: Writer/Producer in Stamford
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Stamford, CT, United States, 06928
Who We Are:
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
WWE develops and produces 52 weeks of original programming for two of the longest running weekly episodic television shows: Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. Both Raw and SmackDown combine action, drama, reality, comedy and adventure! The goal of the Creative team is to provide compelling stories portrayed by the world's most charismatic, diverse, larger-than-life characters on or off television!
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
TKO unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
TKO is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
WWE develops and produces 52 weeks of original programming for two of the longest running weekly episodic television shows: Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown. Both Raw and SmackDown combine action, drama, reality, comedy and adventure! The goal of the Creative team is to provide compelling stories portrayed by the world's most charismatic, diverse, larger-than-life characters on or off television!
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop clearly defined, yet emotionally sophisticated, characters for a diverse group of WWE Talent.
- Script descriptive, thought-provoking, captivating, and creative storylines for RAW, SmackDown, and select programming on the WWE Network (Streaming on Peacock).
- Collaborate with a team of writers to build compelling stories that capture a global audience fitting multiple demographics.
- Provide punch-up for specific scripted segments as well as review the totality of entire episodes for continuity and flow.
- Incorporate consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE brand and each Talent's skills and history.
- Weekly travel to our shows (RAW or Smackdown) & rotating travel to PLE's (Premium Live Events).
- Attend and contribute in creative writing team meetings every week at our Stamford, CT HQ.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of writing for TV or Film
- Producing and Directing experience a plus
- Professional TV or Film staff experience preferred
- Experience in Live TV production a plus
- Previous experience working with On-Screen Talent, Creative Writers, and Producers
- Understanding of WWE's audience (demographic and psychographic) preferred
- BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or validated experience in lieu of a degree preferred
TKO unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
TKO is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.