Road Production Assistant

Who We Are:

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.



WWE is seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and travel-ready Production Assistant to join our TV Production Road Crew. This position will directly assist in producing WWE’s weekly LIVE television programming. The Road Crew is a division of WWE Media, responsible for executing all aspects of TV production on the ground for WWE’s weekly lineup of shows including RAW on Netflix, SmackDown, NXT, Premium Live Events and more. The Road Crew is a group of highly motivated and talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, high stress environment.

 

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with WWE’s Executive Producer and Director regarding the execution of all show related elements
• Collaborate with WWE’s Creative Team and Producers on overall show direction
• Coordinate backstage crews for LIVE and pre-taped segments and vignettes
• Communicate directly with WWE’s broadcast partners including Netflix, USA, The CW, and Peacock
• Work closely with Partners regarding in-show integrations
• Coordinate rehearsals with Producers and Talent
• Work seamlessly with WWE HQ’s Media and Business divisions including Domestic & International production, Promos, Digital/Social, Graphics, Global Partnerships, Talent Relations, Communications, Music and many more
• Liaise with WWE Superstars, On-Air Talent, WWE Executives, and Business Partners
• Field Produce Off-Site Shoots and Events with WWE Talent and Executives
• Keep current with WWE programming, storylines, talent, partners and products
• Positions to include: Commercial AD, Tape AD, Floor Manager, Stage Manager

 

Qualifications:

• Previous LIVE TV or production experience strongly preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• This position will require extensive travel (90%)
• Willing and able to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Highly attentive, calm under pressure, professional demeaner
• BA in Communications, Film & TV or related field of study





Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.





Hiring Rate Minimum:

$14.42 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)


Hiring Rate Maximum:

$19.23 hourly



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