New WarnerMedia Job Listing States Four AEW Series Are In Development, Comics And Streaming Also In The Works
All Elite Wrestling continues to expand, even beyond the upcoming debut of its new show, AEW Rampage.
According to a job listing posted by WarnerMedia, the company is looking for a Director in Scripted Development & Programming. The listing states that four AEW series, including the “Rhodes to the Top” reality show, are in various stages of development. AEW Dynamite, Rampage and the quarterly specials are not part of this group.
Plus, in the job description, WarnerMedia notes that AEW is looking to grow by exploring ventures in comics, NFTs and streaming, among others.
The listing is as follows:
The Job
Starting in August 2021 AEW is expanding from one two-hour weekly live show to a second weekly live one-hour show as well as adding quarterly specials. As well, we have 4 other AEW series in various stages of development (including Rhodes to the Top to be launched this year) and are helping them expand into various ancillary businesses such as comics, NFTs, EST distribution, streaming, etc. The project hire will primarily focus on helping with creative oversight of AEW on all fronts and helping to facilitate workflow across various departments such as biz dev, marketing, pr, etc. Secondarily, hire will assume back-up responsibilities for all current TNets Original Scripted Programming functions.
The Daily
- day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Staying on top of current creative and upcoming creative for all AEW projects
- Working with all departments to facilitate needs regarding the marketing, pr., etc. related to AEW
- Reviews and analyzes scripts, books, and film that are submitted. Determining if the submissions meet the creative direction of the Company.
- Hearing and evaluating pitches to determine if the value of the pitch meets the creative direction of the Company.
- Provides creative, and clear and concise notes that serve to strengthen projects in development.
The Essentials - required experience, skills, or qualifications
- Experience at the executive level in the television industry – particular focus on wrestling.
- Must have excellent relationships within the entertainment community and be someone with whom the community is eager to work with.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under time constraints.
- Excellent communication, presentation, strategic creative and storytelling skills.
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships.
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