Production Assistant, Documentaries & Original Content

This is a Full Time Job

The WWE Documentaries group is looking for a driven and organized Production Assistant with a passion for storytelling to join our award-winning team at WWE HQ in Stamford, CT.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall assistance to Associate Producers and Producers
• Screening & securing of footage for specific documentary programs
• Conducts tape research in WWE archives
• Story idea creation on a small and large scale
• Edit short-form video highlights from all WWE Network Programming, Special Events, and TV (as needed)
• Research and edit short-form WWE content to help support TV and Digital Original Programming
• Research and edit trailers and sizzle reels, as well as promotional items
• Create non-linear timelines featuring program footage, b-roll material and interview clips
• Log talent interviews, shows and various media library assets
• Handle updating WWE Digital Media Video archive and Digital Media music cue sheet management system
• Assist in edit, audio and graphics production sessions.
• Work is regularly reviewed under supervision for creativity, timeliness, accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Occasionally travel to assist field production
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:
• WWE product knowledge preferred but not mandatory
• Production experience strongly preferred
• Ability to perform assigned content requests in a fast paced, deadline heavy environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way
• Experience using Avid, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro and PhotoShop a plus
• Working knowledge of YouTube functionalities preferred
• Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, etc. as needed
• Capable of handling various responsibilities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor degree (Communications, TV/Film Production, or related field of study preferred)