WWE looking to hire a Director of Music Strategy & Operations amidst rumors about Def Rebel
Last month, there was reported speculation that music group Def Rebel could be done with WWE when their contracts expire. This week, WWE published a job listing for a Director of Music Strategy & Operations. Here is information about what WWE is looking for…
Project Management – Assists Head of Music with both long and short-term project management across both internal WWE projects and external partnerships, including by leading communication efforts and providing deliverables across WWE, UFC, and music partner teams; takes the lead on and/or consults complex issues across multiple business avenues as appropriate
Corporate Communications – Day-to-day focus on operational details to ensure information flow is appropriate and internal/external stakeholders are managed; facilitates communication between the Head of Music, other executives, and the rest of the organization
Strategy Review/Development – Manages short and long-term strategic department objectives; reviews both internal and external company communications to determine where Music can interact; assists Head of Music with existing projects in this area; supports long-term organic and inorganic growth initiatives
Department Communication Coordination – Responsible for updating and maintaining internal department communication regarding Music priorities, which include key dates/tasks related to Music across: WWE & UFC Programming (live events/PLEs, PPVs/etc.); Licensing (start/end dates); Music Library Deals (expirations & invoice due-dates); long-term marketing (musician appearances in WWE programming, WWE Superstar anniversaries and company marketing initiatives around them, etc.); and more
Reports & Assessments – Works with respective department members to analyze and generate reports, or provide insight on existing reports, which include but are not limited to: quarterly/annual music usage; marketing partnership impact; music licensing financial analysis; etc.
Database & Asset Management – Assists with database organization and digital filing as needed, specifically in regard to the above tasks
Live Events Coordination – Assists with travel/hospitality/legal agreement coordination for Talent across various WWE Music projects including live performances and artist/music personality appearances; assists day-of-show on the ground as a liaison between WWE Music and the performer; assists with research and outreach for live performances
For those considering applying, WWE are searching for someone with the following skills and experience:
3 – 5 years in the music, media, or entertainment industries
Deep understanding of and experience in the Media & Entertainment industry; high degree of intellectual curiosity
Proactive mindset who looks at the full picture/how different tasks interact with each other
Structure-based thinking/strong focus on concepts