WWE just gutted their talent relations division. The also nixed the entire brand management program, something that was set to help Superstars attain outside deals. Now they are looking for a new person who can help handle that talent development.

The company posted job listing for a new Talent Development Manager position. The general responsibilities are detailed as: “The Manager of Talent Development is responsible for the recruitment, development, talent management, and process development of a world class talent pipeline of future WWE Superstars!.

This person will be responsible for recruiting athletes into NXT and many more areas as well. You can check out the job responsibilities here:

Key Responsibilities:
* Recruit athletes and entertainers for NXT Talent Development System
* Special Focus on Olympic Athletes
* Create and develop relevant athlete and source relationships across a variety of athletic backgrounds.
* Generate and Manage Database of Talent Prospects by tracking recruits from various sports, and applicants from the sports entertainment world.
* Manage Talent Tryout Process, which includes the execution of domestic and international tryouts, and the recruitment and assessment of talent.
* Manage Talent Hiring Process, including oversight of a process which includes legal, medical, background, immigration, and logistical issues.
* Support coaches, staff, and creative team of WWE Talent Development system on miscellaneous projects, as necessary
* Support Talent Development Roaster Management staff in miscellaneous ways including financial paperwork, logistic management, IT support, roster imagery and documentation.

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The candidate for the job needs to have at least three years working with “elite athletes and athletes facing processes.” They also need to have some experience working in sports and entertainment. Knowledge about WWE is also preferred, but it’s pretty low on the list.

WWE had a great recruiter in Gerald Brisco, but he was let go last year. Now it appears that WWE is looking for more assistance in looking for hidden gems within the pro wrestling and athletic world.

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