[Hiring] Senior Manager, Lighting & Show Production @TKO

Role Description

• Calling show cues for the lighting and scenic teams for Raw/Smackdown and other live TV events.
• Collaborate 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 an active flow during programming sessions and weekly TV shows.

Qualifications

• 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.

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