WWE is on the hunt for new creative minds to help shape the future of RAW, SmackDown, and their other weekly insanity-filled shows—because let’s face it, someone’s gotta write all that chaos.

According to a new job posting, the company is looking to hire experienced TV or film writers to join the creative team full-time. If you’ve got at least five years of writing experience and a knack for storytelling that involves steel chairs, betrayal, and entrance music that slaps—you might just be in.

The listing says WWE wants candidates who can “develop clearly defined, yet emotionally sophisticated, characters for a diverse group of WWE Talent,” and create “thought-provoking, captivating, and creative storylines for RAW, SmackDown, and select programming.” Translation? You better know how to turn a promo into a full-blown feud and write angles that keep fans chanting for more.

The gig isn’t just desk duty either. The new hires will “travel weekly to shows (RAW or SmackDown) and rotate through Premium Live Events,” while also contributing to weekly creative meetings at WWE headquarters in Stamford, CT. Yes, you’ll need to be able to write compelling content—then stand there while it gets re-written mid-show because someone changed their mind in gorilla.

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WWE’s preferred qualifications include producing/directing experience, work with on-screen talent, and an understanding of the WWE audience. A degree in film, drama, media studies or a “validated experience in lieu of a degree” is also welcome.

And before anyone gets any ideas—yes, WWE made it clear they don’t discriminate and will provide reasonable accommodation per ADA law. So whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or a die-hard fan with serious skills, this could be your shot at turning pipe dreams into actual creative gold.

Got what it takes to script the next Bloodline saga or Bray Wyatt-esque mind trip? You know what to do.

Do you think you could write better WWE storylines than what we’re seeing now? What storyline would you pitch first? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we want to hear your best (or wildest) ideas!

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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