Sr. Writer Producer, Marketing, Wheel of Fortune

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Culver City, CA, USA
In-Office
85K-110K Annually
Senior level
News + Entertainment
The Role
The role involves producing video content and writing to engage audiences, requiring creativity and strong communication skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
  • Sr. Writer Producer, Wheel of Fortune

  • Game Show Group

    The Senior Writer / Video Producer is a core creative leader responsible for developing, writing, and producing high-impact video assets that support all Wheel of Fortune marketing initiatives. Reporting to the SVP, Brand Creative & Digital Strategy, this role drives concept development and production execution for broadcast promotions, trailers, digital and social content, sizzles, and a wide range of franchise storytelling needs. The ideal candidate combines strong writing instincts with hands-on production experience and thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    Creative Writing & Concept Development

    • Write scripts, concepts, and copy for broadcast promos, brand spots, player features, digital and social videos, sizzles, and internal marketing presentations.

    • Develop creative approaches that reflect the heart of the Wheel of Fortune brand -celebration, energy, gameplay, contestants, hosts, and the iconic puzzle-solving experience.

    • Craft clear, engaging narratives that elevate key storylines, themes, and franchise moments across all platforms.

    • Collaborate closely with Integrated Marketing team to refine tone, messaging, and campaign ideas.

    Producing & Project Execution

    • Produce video assets from concept through final delivery—including pre-production planning, shoot support, field/stage coordination, editorial supervision, and finishing.

    • Work closely with editors, motion designers, production management, and vendors to ensure projects remain on schedule, on budget, and on creative brief.

    • Manage asset pulls and selects from episodic, archival, and shoot materials to streamline editorial workflows and maintain accuracy.

    • Oversee versioning to support all broadcast, streaming, digital, social, partner, and affiliate needs.

    Editorial & Story Craft

    • Lead editorial sessions by shaping selects, pacing, tone, and narrative direction with editors and graphics teams.

    • Ensure every piece aligns with the Wheel of Fortune brand’s voice and creative standards - fun, celebratory, polished, and audience-friendly.

    • Maintain rigorous attention to detail, especially in representing gameplay accuracy, contestant moments, puzzle integrity, and show continuity.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Work with Wheel’s internal teams to deliver assets that support campaign and franchise needs.

    • Contribute to materials for special episodes, franchise extensions, partnerships, events, and development initiatives.

    Quality, Delivery & Platform Expertise

    • Deliver all assets with a high level of polish and accuracy, meeting the technical requirements for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

    • Maintain fluency in evolving platform trends, best practices, and creative formats across linear, streaming, digital, and social channels.

    • Conduct thorough QC on picture, audio, branding, and platform specifications before delivery.

    Qualifications

    • 6 years of experience writing and producing promo or marketing content for broadcast, streaming, digital, or social channels.

    • Strong track record in promotional writing, trailer/spot creative, or entertainment marketing.

    • Hands-on production experience, from planning and shoots to editorial and finishing.

    • Exceptional writing skills with a sharp sense of brand tone, pacing, clarity, and audience appeal.

    • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

    • Familiarity with the Wheel of Fortune franchise is a plus; enthusiasm for game shows, competition formats, or character-driven storytelling is strongly preferred.

    • Highly organized, resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working in a high-volume creative environment.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $84,964 - $110,453. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Experience in video production and writing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Knowledge of video editing software

Sony Pictures Entertainment Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony Pictures Entertainment and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, mental-health, and wellness programs are broadly available, with recent updates such as CVS/Caremark for prescriptions on Aetna plans. Multiple plan types (including HSA‑eligible options and a California HMO) point to comprehensive coverage breadth.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with immediate company matching and auto-enrollment/auto-increase features supports long-term savings. Additional programs like an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and employer HSA contributions further bolster financial wellbeing.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave described as generous, along with childcare, fertility support, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and backup care, provides broad family coverage. Ancillary supports like Milk Stork and legal assistance reinforce family-related needs.

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The Company
HQ: Culver City, CA
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

We are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Group Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment! SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.

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