Fans often criticize WWE’s creative team for a lack of ideas or even the criticism that the writers don’t know much about professional wrestling.
Well if any fan would like a job on the creative team, there’s an opening.
WWE has recently posted a job listing for a new lead writer for Raw & Smackdown. They’re looking for someone with plenty of experience in television, and they will no doubt have the added pressure of working under the watchful and seemingly fickle eye of Vince McMahon. If scripts are any indication as of late, they’ll also need to be ready to start over again on a moment’s notice.
Lead Writer
WWE develops and produces 52 weeks of original programming including Monday Night RAW, the longest running weekly episodic television show in history airing on USA, and Friday Night SmackDown airing in primetime every Friday night on FOX. Both RAW and SmackDown combine action, drama, reality, comedy and adventure and the goal of the creative team is to provide compelling stories portrayed by the world’s most charismatic, diverse, larger-than-life characters on or off television!
The Lead Writer will have the opportunity to manage, mentor, and develop experienced Writers/Producers with a diverse creative background while simultaneously being accountable for compiling, editing, and developing weekly/long term scripts, storylines, and character development.
Key Responsibilities: Manage a team of Writers/Producers to build compelling stories that capture a global audience fitting multiple demographics Lead writing team discussions in brainstorming and laying out weekly episodes and long-term storylines Responsible for the development of clearly defined yet emotionally sophisticated characters for a diverse group of WWE Superstars through thought provoking, captivating, and creative storylines Edit in-ring promos and backstage segments submitted by writing team members for continuity, character consistency, storyline progression and final punch-ups Compile, write, edit, and take ownership of the drafts for their respective shows weekly, including all promotions, graphics, replays and pop culture references Constructively mentor and critique individual writers to help develop growth and foster a positive team environment Incorporate consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE and Talent Brands Deftly pitch ideas and stories to executives in weekly creative meetings Produce and direct Talent in a live television environment on a weekly basis Collaborate with internal WWE departments as liaisons for the Creative Writing Team Travel weekly to live taping of RAW or SmackDown as well as Pay-Per View events.
Requirements: 10+ years of TV/Film writing and production experience Experience supervising a writing team and leading a writer’s room Experience leading multiple team members and pitching creative to Networks and Executives Professional TV staff experience in drama and comedy a plus Writing and directing reality television a plus Experience in all aspects of Live TV production a plus Strong knowledge of WWE shows, talent, storylines, and audience demographic/psychographic BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or similar field of study or proven experience in lieu of degree Located in NYC/Stamford, CT area OR able to relocate
What’s notable is that this is for not just Raw, but SmackDown. While it’s often said both shows have their own creative teams, few people seem to be involved on both shows. Certain people work for one brand, like Edge participating on Raw and Daniel Bryan for SmackDown. Fans can check out the job listing here, or even apply if they like.
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