World Wrestling Entertainment

Senior Editor

World Wrestling Entertainment$70K — $95K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of professional editing or assistant editor experience in TV, film, or digital media.
  • Proficient in Avid Media Composer and experienced with Interplay workflows.
  • Strong editorial sensibility and a portfolio demonstrating distinct stylistic work.
  • In-depth knowledge of post-production workflows and asset management.
  • Ability to pair visuals with sound effectively for storytelling.
  • Collaborative spirit with a knack for taking feedback in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Passionate about editing; sports experience is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Create short-form video content for digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
  • Edit using Avid Media Composer within established Interplay workflows.
  • Develop a unique editing style, adjusting tone, pacing, and sound for each project.
  • Work closely with producers, directors, and graphic artists from initial concept to final delivery.
  • Source and sync music with supervision from creative leads to enhance emotional impact.
  • Uphold high standards in visual storytelling and overall project quality.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while nurturing creative inspiration.

Benefits

  • Dynamic creative environment fostering collaboration and growth.
  • Opportunities to work with high-profile media content in the entertainment industry.
  • Chance to infuse personal style and creativity into diverse projects.
  • Exposure to a wide range of content genres including music, film, and branded storytelling.
Full Job Description

We are looking for a Video Editor with strong creative instincts, a refined editorial voice, and deep technical expertise—especially in Avid and Interplay-based workflows. You’ll work across a wide range of short-form content, from behind-the-scenes doc style promotions and hype reels to branded storytelling and original shoots.

If you love film, television, and music—and bring that sensibility into your work—you'll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Craft short-form video content for WWE’s digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
  • Edit in Avid Media Composer within Interplay environments, adhering to established project workflows.
  • Bring a bespoke, intentional style to each edit—tailoring tone, pacing, and sound design to the story being told.
  • Collaborate closely with producers, directors, and graphic artists from concept through delivery.
  • Work with music supervisors and creative leads to source and sync stock music libraries that enhances emotional resonance.
  • Maintain high standards for visual storytelling, sound, and finish quality.
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines while staying creatively inspired.

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of professional editing, or AE experience in TV, film, or digital media.
  • Proficient in Avid Media Composer and comfortable in Interplay environments.
  • Strong editorial sensibility with a track record of distinct, stylistic work—must provide a demo reel or portfolio.
  • Deep understanding of post-production workflows, asset management, and file-based media.
  • A love of music and its role in storytelling; skilled at pairing visuals and sound for maximum impact.
  • Comfortable taking feedback and working collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Passion for editing is essential—experience in sports is not required.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience in documentary, narrative television, or music-driven content.
  • Knowledge of color correction, sound mixing, and motion graphics is a plus (but not required).
  • Fan of WWE or open to learning about the brand’s storytelling ethos.

Please attach a portfolio or work samples with your application.

About World Wrestling Entertainment

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American integrated media and entertainment company primarily known for professional wrestling. It also produces films, music, video games, and other products related to wrestling. The company was founded in 1952 by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE's programming reaches 800 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. The company's flagship event, WrestleMania, is the largest professional wrestling event in the world and has been held annually since 1985. WWE has a long history of producing successful wrestlers, including Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, John Cena, and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
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870 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$131.7 million
5 Year Trend
+8.5%
Revenue
$974.2 million
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