Vertical Video, Production Assistant

WWE; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WWE in Stamford, CT is seeking a digital/social video producer to capture, edit, and post social-first content for TV, digital media, and live events. You will support shoots, assist on lighting and audio, and help ensure timely delivery across platforms.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in sports/entertainment video production, strong editing skills with Premiere and CapCut, and excellent writing and communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of digital/social video production experience in sports/entertainment/TV

Responsibilities

• Assist with content capture, clipping, organizing files, basic edits, exports, and asset management
• Assist producers on shoots with lighting, audio, gear, talent movement, and setup
• Support quick-turn needs from TV, live events, and partner requests
• Pitch original social-first content ideas and help support execution
• Ensure all content is produced and optimized for social media publishing
• Keep current with WWE programming, storylines, talent, brands and products
• Help with internal and external partner shoots involving talent and priorities
• Jump in on social content ideas/trends and help support execution
• Help track strong posts and basic performance wins from coverage

Skills

Digital/video production

Content creation

Video editing

Storytelling

Communication

Time management

Travel willingness

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

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:

• Help with content capture and clipping, organizing files, basic edits, exports, and asset management

• Assist producers on shoots with lighting, audio, gear, talent movement, and general setup

• Support quick-turn needs from TV, PLEs, live events, PC/NXT, talent shoots, backstage coverage, and partner requests

• Pitch original social-first original content ideas and help support execution

• Ensure all content is produced and optimized for social media publishing

• Keep current with WWE programming, storylines, talent, brands and products

• Help with internal and external partner shoots involving talent, executives, and priority WWE initiatives

• Jump in on social content ideas/trends when needed and help support execution

• Help track strong posts, standout moments and basic performance wins from assigned coverage

• Travel can be requested as needed based on coverage needs

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in digital/social video production, preferably in the sports, entertainment and/or television industries

• Background in content creation, video editing and collaborating in the social media space with a proven ability to conceive and produce highly engaging content

• Strong video production and editing judgment with proven track record of independently conceiving and publishing compelling content across multiple platforms

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required

• Proficiency in video production and editing tools such as Adobe Premiere and Capcut

• Must be organized and detail-oriented with exceptional time management and multitasking skills, with an ability to thrive under pressure

• Must be able to work rotating, non-traditional schedule, including nights and weekends

• Working knowledge of WWE shows and talent strongly preferred

• Impeccable grammar and diction required

• Ability to travel extensively required

WWE EEO Statement:

WWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. WWE makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. WWE also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for WWE employment candidates, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms and Conditions for this and other WWE websites, please review our Terms and Conditions.