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Old 12-06-2005, 04:24 PM   #1
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Requirements For WWE Writers
WWE currently has a job opening for a new writer and also for an 'on air talent'.

Here is what they list as their requirements for the writer:

- BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or equivalent
- Minimum of two years writing and/or TV production experience; professional TV staff experience in drama and comedy, a plus
- Willing to relocate to Stamford, CT
- Knowledge of WWE talent and story lines is required
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Flexible travel schedule (extensive travel required)

Here are their requirements for the 'on air talent':

- 1 to 3 years play-by-play sports announcing a must
- Strong announcing, writing and television production skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- College degree in Journalism, Communications and/or related field
- Strong team player
- Extensive travel required

Credit: Wrestling Exposed


Not sure how much of a discussion this will make, but I figured it was interesting nonetheless.
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Old 12-06-2005, 04:25 PM   #2
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I thought in order to be a WWE writer you just had to have short-term memory loss and forget stuff that happened three months ago. I stand corrected.
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Old 12-06-2005, 04:29 PM   #3
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WWE currently has a job opening for a new writer and also for an 'on air talent'.

Here is what they list as their requirements for the writer:

- BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or equivalent
- Minimum of two years writing and/or TV production experience; professional TV staff experience in drama and comedy, a plus
- Must not be able to write logical storylines
- Willing to relocate to Stamford, CT
- Knowledge of WWE talent and story lines is required
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Flexible travel schedule (extensive travel required)

Here are their requirements for the 'on air talent':

- 1 to 3 years play-by-play sports announcing a must
- Strong announcing, writing and television production skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- College degree in Journalism, Communications and/or related field
- Strong team player
- Extensive travel required

Credit: Wrestling Exposed
That's interesting
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Old 12-06-2005, 04:37 PM   #4
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I'm trying so hard to think of a joke here but I can't think of one...
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Old 12-06-2005, 04:43 PM   #5
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1. Old. These "requirements" have been up forever.

2. Vince: "Requirements? What are requirements?"
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Old 12-06-2005, 06:21 PM   #6
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Wait, they're looking for people with knowledge of the product now? EXCELLENT! Now that's a step in the right direction.
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Old 12-06-2005, 06:31 PM   #7
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Wait, they're looking for people with knowledge of the product now? EXCELLENT! Now that's a step in the right direction.
And by product you mean someone who lives in a pineapple under the sea right?
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Old 12-06-2005, 06:44 PM   #8
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And by product you mean someone who lives in a pineapple under the sea right?
Expect Snitsky & Tomko to be renamed Mr Krabs and Squidwood shortly after the position is filled.
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Old 12-07-2005, 11:08 AM   #9
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I'm trying so hard to think of a joke here but I can't think of one...
You too? Damn.
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Old 12-07-2005, 11:09 AM   #10
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And by product you mean someone who lives in a pineapple under the sea right?













Wait...... why am I laughing when I know it'll probably true?
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Old 12-07-2005, 11:20 AM   #11
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Wait, they're looking for people with knowledge of the product now? EXCELLENT! Now that's a step in the right direction.
Naw. They'll lose out to the writers of Pete&Pete.
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Old 12-07-2005, 11:22 AM   #12
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Notice how having common sense is not required?(I thought of a joke atlast)
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Old 12-07-2005, 12:48 PM   #13
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Vastardikai'd requirements.
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WWE currently has a job opening for a new writer and also for an 'on air talent'.

Here is what they list as their requirements for the writer:

- BA/BS in Film, TV, Drama, Media Studies, Communications or equivalent
- Minimum of two years writing and/or TV production experience; preferably for a Soap Opera or Nickelodeon
- Willing to relocate to Stamford, CT
- 7 lobotomies
- Knowledge of WWE talent and story lines is not required
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
- Flexible travel schedule (extensive travel required)

Here are their requirements for the 'on air talent':

- 1 to 3 years play-by-play sports announcing a must
- Strong announcing, writing and television production skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Look like a complete and utter tool
- 4 lobotomys
- College degree in Journalism, Communications and/or related field
- Strong team player
- Extensive travel required
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Old 12-07-2005, 02:18 PM   #14
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Geez. When my brother gets 2 years of TV/Film experience, he's eligible to apply for a WWE job.
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Old 12-07-2005, 06:27 PM   #15
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I technically have all the requirements to be a writer other then the two years experience... Maybe in two years WWE will stop sucking ass
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Old 12-08-2005, 02:10 AM   #16
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Add "NOTE: Fellatio and/or anal penetration (donated to Vincent K. McMahon) may deem all other requirements void."
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Old 12-08-2005, 02:14 AM   #17
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I technically have all the requirements to be a writer other then the two years experience... Maybe in two years WWE will stop sucking ass
You have no idea how tempted I am to get myself a degree in one of those fields...They've got some good internship programs around here, I could get the two years experience while working on a degree.
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Old 12-08-2005, 02:17 AM   #18
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Add "NOTE: Fellatio and/or anal penetration (donated to Vincent K. McMahon) may deem all other requirements void."
MAY?
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Old 12-08-2005, 02:52 AM   #19
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I thought in order to be a WWE writer you just had to be retarded
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Old 12-08-2005, 02:59 AM   #20
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So I take it they got rid of the old requirement that basically said you had to not be a fan of wrestling to get hired?
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Old 12-08-2005, 11:49 AM   #21
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It's still there, this is just what they put on the corporate site to attract resumés they can laught at.
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Old 12-15-2005, 10:52 AM   #22
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Im not noticing the "Must have a long history of smoking large amounts of crack/freebase, as you will be doing that before any ideas are put on the table in a creative meeting" part, could have swore i saw it there before
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Old 12-15-2005, 12:11 PM   #23
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I technically have all the requirements to be a writer other then the two years experience... Maybe in two years WWE will stop sucking ass
And maybe a group of pigs will fly past my window then.
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