Talent ID Operations, Coordinator

TKO; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WWE in Stamford, CT is seeking a Talent ID Operations Coordinator to support the recruitment and development of WWE Superstars. You will manage talent databases, coordinate tryouts, and assist with communications.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in athlete recruiting, strong organization, travel availability, and an understanding of collegiate and professional sports entertainment. This role may require evenings and weekends and involves coordination with talent relations teams.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organized with strong time management.
• Willing to travel frequently and work evenings/weekends.
• Understanding of college and professional athletics/sports entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Support all operations and logistics around talent tryouts and developmental activities.
• Manage robust athlete databases to support recruitment and development of talent.
• Support high volume of correspondence and materials preparation related to recruiting activities.
• Coordinate details around activations and relations for WWE/NXT Superstars.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Athletics knowledge

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.

Looking for a Talent ID Operations Coordinator to support the recruitment and development of all future and current WWE Superstars. Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills are key.

Responsibilities

• Support all operations and logistics around talent tryouts and developmental activities.
• Manage robust athlete databases to help support recruitment and development of talent.
• Support high volume of correspondence and materials preparation related to recruiting activities.
• Coordinate details around activations and relations for current WWE/NXT Superstars.

Requirements

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Intrinsically driven and organized with strong time management skills.
• Available to travel frequently and work evenings/weekends if needed.
• Understand the world of college and professional athletics/sports entertainment.
• 1-3 years’ experience in athlete recruiting / development at collegiate or professional level.

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