Senior Manager, Lighting & Show Production

About the role

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Calling show cues for the lighting and scenic teams for Raw/ Smackdown/ and other live tv events.
• Collaborate with with creative, producing, and lighting team to develop new entrance concepts.
• Serve as the central communication link between all production and creative departments ensuring everyone follows the same show flow.
• Ensure all show elements are visually aligned, runs smoothly, and is ready for both the live audience and TV.
• Work alongside production design team to assist in the designs of upcoming shows, including WWE live events and PLEs, NXT live events and PLEs, and any other WWE/TKO live events.
• Prepare detailed 2D and 3D drawings from design sketches and concepts using CAD software such as Vectorworks (Spotlight), AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Depence.
• Work with lighting and video programmers to keep and active flow during programming sessions and weekly tv shows.

Requirements

• 5 to 7+ years of experience managing and designing live event productions, with television production experience strongly preferred.
• Moderate proficiency in CAD-based design programs, with a preference for Vectorworks; experience with AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Depence is also desirable
• Proven experience leading and collaborating with other designers, lighting programmers, and carpenters.
• Ability to clearly present and communicate design concepts to upper management, guiding projects from initial concept through final execution
• Passion for WWE, sports entertainment, and live entertainment is preferred.
• Must be able to work traditional and non-traditional hours.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• WWE EEO Statement:

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