Production Assistant, Documentaries and Original Content

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WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers 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 households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. 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. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The WWE Documentaries group is looking for a driven and organized Production Assistant with a passion for storytelling to join our award-winning team at WWE HQ in Stamford, CT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall assistance to Associate Producers and Producers

• Screening & securing of footage for specific documentary programs

• Conducts tape research in WWE archives

• Story idea creation on a small and large scale

• Edit short-form video highlights from all WWE Network Programming, Special Events, and TV (as needed)

• Research and edit short-form WWE content to help support TV and Digital Original Programming  

• Research and edit trailers and sizzle reels, as well as promotional items

• Create non-linear timelines featuring program footage, b-roll material and interview clips

• Log talent interviews, shows and various media library assets

• Handle updating WWE Digital Media Video archive and Digital Media music cue sheet management system 

• Assist in edit, audio and graphics production sessions.

• Work is regularly reviewed under supervision for creativity, timeliness, accuracy and meeting deadlines

• Occasionally travel to assist field production

• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• WWE product knowledge preferred but not mandatory

• Production experience strongly preferred

• Ability to perform assigned content requests in a fast paced, deadline heavy environment

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way

• Experience using Avid, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro and PhotoShop a plus

• Working knowledge of YouTube functionalities preferred 

• Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, etc. as needed

• Capable of handling various responsibilities and multiple projects simultaneously

• Bachelor degree (Communications, TV/Film Production, or related field of study preferred)

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