Manager, Editorial Show Promotion

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is seeking an experienced social media-focused editor/producer to bridge WWE Media and WWE Creative Writing.

You will organize promotional schedules for upcoming matches and coordinate across departments to deliver timely content for PLE buildups and weekly announcements. The role requires at least 5 years in social media programming, content creation, and copywriting, with strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in social media programming, preferably in sports/entertainment.
• Background in content creation and copywriting with proven content success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between WWE Media and WWE Creative Writing teams.
• Organize promotional schedule for upcoming matches and weekly communications.
• Work with Senior Director to plan PLE and match rollouts.
• Coordinate with road producers and social teams to execute priorities.
• Monitor WWE.com and social profiles to ensure alignment with writing directives.

Skills

Social media programming

Content creation

Copywriting

Strong communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Tools

Emplifi

Grabyo

Smartly

Job description

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 atwwe.com andcorporate.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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main liaison between WWE Media and WWE Creative Writing teams
• Represent WWE Media in production and relevant creative writing meetings and develop effective communication processes for Creative Writing priorities to relevant WWE Media team members
• Organize promotional schedule for upcoming matches and create weekly tracking communications to deliver across departments
• Work with Senior Director, Social Editorial Coverage to plan PLE and weekly match announcement rollouts
• Pitch match and show promotion project ideas to Senior Director, Social Editorial Coverage and WWE Media team and WWE Creative Writing
• Coordinate with road producers, social and editorial teams to execute against Creative Writing team priorities
• Work with Manager, Talent Social Media to enhance promotion across talent social pages during PLE buildups
• Monitor portrayal of Superstars across WWE.com profiles, WWE social media handles and promotional graphics to ensure it aligns with current creative writing directives
• Assist editorial team with show coverage across WWE.com, YouTube and other platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in social media programming, preferably in the sports, entertainment and/or television industries
• Background in content creation, copywriting and collaborating in the social media space with a proven ability to identify successful content
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Experience working with content, social management and publishing systems (Emplifi, Grabyo, Smartly, etc.) preferred
• Must be organized and detail-oriented with exceptional time management and multitasking skills, with an ability to thrive under pressure
• Working knowledge of WWE shows and talent strongly preferred
• Impeccable grammar and diction required
• Ability to travel extensively required

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Who We Are:

WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver 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 NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. 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.