Associate Creative Director

Who We Are:

WWE® is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver 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 NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. 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.

We’re looking for an exceptional Associate Creative Director to join our Creative Media team. This person will concept, write, and produce high-impact short-form content, guiding projects from ideation to execution. You must be a visual storyteller with a strong point of view and the ability to manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate brings a sharp creative lens and understands how to amplify ideas across platforms—especially social media—to maximize reach and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead creative development and production of short-form video content for WWE platforms and brand initiatives.
• Write compelling scripts and treatments that reflect brand voice and storytelling style.
• Pitch and present concepts through visually engaging decks using Canva, Keynote, or Google Slides.
• Collaborate closely with editors, motion designers, and producers to bring stories to life.
• Utilize AI creative tools like Midjourney and Runway to enhance visual development and creative prototyping.
• Help amplify creative concepts through a strong understanding of how content lives and spreads across social media.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and creative alignment.
• Translate brand strategy and campaign goals into emotionally resonant creative executions.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in a creative role within an agency, network, or studio.
• Proven ability to write, produce, and creatively oversee short-form editorial content.
• Expert in storytelling across digital platforms with a portfolio that reflects diverse creative output.
• Strong understanding of design principles, visual storytelling, and emerging media.
• Awareness of how creative ideas are extended and amplified across social media platforms.
• Experience developing and presenting pitch decks that win internal and external alignment.
• Familiar with AI tools and how they can be integrated into modern creative workflows.
• Proficient in Keynote and/or Google Slides; Adobe Creative Suite skills are a plus.
• Passion for WWE, sports entertainment, or pop culture is a major plus.

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