WWE Are Hiring New Writers, Notes on How You Can Apply

WWE recently added some job availabilities to their corporate website, one section of which is devoted to writers for their programming.

There are a number of reasons you may want to view this role in particular. For one, you could be interested in writing for the company. It could have also piqued your interest in knowing what skills the current writers have to possess.

With that said, here are the key responsibilities WWE asks for in potential writers:

“Develop and implement creative storylines for broadcast and the WWE Network

Collaborate with a team of Road-based and Home-based Writers to build compelling RAW/ Smackdown stories that capture the audience and generate buzz

Consistently improve and refine storylines

Use consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE brand and each talent’s skills and history”

The company also lists a wealth of qualifications they require or would like from applicants interested in the job:

“Minimum of five years of TV/Film writing and production experience

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

Highly creative (a prolific idea generator)

Plugged into pop culture

Able to work closely and effectively with Talent, Writers, and Producers throughout the creative process

Strong understanding of WWE’s audience (demographic and psychographic) a plus

Must live in New York City/Stamford, CT area OR be willing and able to relocate there

Strong knowledge of WWE shows, talent, and storylines

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment

Flexible travel schedule (extensive travel required)

BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or industry experience in lieu of degree”

If you manage to meet their criteria, you can apply at the following link here for the job.

We do ask that you not waste their time attempting to file applications if you do not have the supporting qualifications. Rather, you can try and work towards those goals, just as many of the current writers within the company did.

If you want to get a backstage look at the production trucks WWE uses, you can watch the video below. You’d often find yourself in areas such as these if you were a writer.

A special behind-the-scenes look at WWE's production trucks

Does this position interest you? Do you meet the qualifications?

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