Production Assistant

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The WWE Documentaries & Original Content 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
• Log talent interviews, field shoots and various media library assets
• Screening & securing of footage for specific documentary programs
• Conducting tape research and developing potential content from WWE archives
• Assist in editing and audio production sessions
• Non-linear editing of short-form WWE content to help support TV and Digital Original Programming
• Occasionally travel to assist field production
• Work is reviewed under supervision for creativity, timeliness, accuracy and meeting deadlines
• 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
• Capable of working both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to conceptualize ideas in a creative, non-traditional way
• Experience using Avid, Adobe After Effects, and PhotoShop a plus
• Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, etc. as needed
• Capable of handling various responsibilities and multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with camera operation a plus
• Bachelor degree (Communications, TV/Film Production, or related field of study preferred)

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