Senior Vice President, Production

This is a Full Time Job

OVERVIEW
The Senior Vice President, Production creatively administers the production of all WWE Network original programming. This executive supervises current production on all WWE Channel programming including in-ring shows, radio shows, and reality programming. This executive also works internally with a variety of departments to facilitate the scheduling, promotion, and broadcasting of all programming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Manage all day-to-day live-event operations, including the hiring, scheduling, and training of production and technical staff.
* Manage and lead major live-event coordination, including all remote studio operations, video playback, music call sheets, etc. Serve as the key liaison between remote, studio, and broadcast operations.
* Ensure all programming is produced within the prescribed budgetary parameters, delivered on schedule, and to required standard.
* Assess the Network's technology needs and determine the capital budgeting for the purchase of new equipment.
* Spearhead the creative administrative process for WWE programming from story approval to reviewing scripts of proposed episodes through review of final taped/filmed episode.
* Represent the network in all ongoing creative discussions with current series producers.
* Approve story concepts, and attend run-throughs and tapings for the purpose of representing the company in creative discussions with on-air series producers.
* Advise the EVP of Television Production, EVP of Programming, and the VP of Scheduling & Research on the scheduling of episodes and contribute ideas and concepts for theme weeks, stunts, and Sweeps episodes.
* Regularly communicate creative developments of current programs to a variety of departments including Casting, Research, On-Air Promotion, Publicity, Business Affairs, Legal, Program Administration, and Network Sales.
* On an on-going basis, the Vice President will maintain his or her already-established relationships with talent & literary agents and managers to add to his or her already-established list of writing and directing talent, read sample scripts, view directing sample tapes, and maintain a log of reviewed materials for the staffing of all series.
* The Vice President is also expected to monitor and keep current with creative trends by keeping abreast of competitive series, current movies, and general industry information.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum of seven years television/entertainment industry experience.
* Working knowledge of traditional and new media production, including studio-based, remote, and live production for television, online, mobile, and social media platforms.
* Strong relationships within the production community. Able to quickly identify key production talent.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively hire, schedule, and train production and on-air promotions staff as needed.
* Deep, comprehensive technical understanding of existing and emerging production and distribution technologies, including hardware and software.
* Working knowledge of industry practices, talent representatives, and industry executives.
* Experience as a creative production executive for a studio, television network, cable service, or entertainment based internet service/site or related industry is desirable.
* Excellent creative skills with ability to convey thoughts in a clear and concise manner (may be asked to provide story/script notes).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Able to handle difficult situations and personalities with diplomacy.
* Able to work independently with initiative, and also as part of a team.

LOCATION:
Stamford, CT

REPORTS TO:
EVP, Television Production, WWE Network