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A Horror Writer is a professional who creates stories, novels, screenplays, or other content designed to evoke fear, suspense, and tension in readers or audiences. They use elements like supernatural forces, psychological terror, or gruesome themes to craft engaging and unsettling narratives. Horror Writers may work in publishing, film, television, or gaming, and often conduct research to develop realistic and immersive horror experiences.

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To thrive as a Horror Writer, a strong foundation in creative writing, storytelling, and a deep understanding of horror genre conventions is essential. Familiarity with word processing software, manuscript formatting tools, and sometimes specialized writing or editing platforms like Scrivener or Grammarly is common. Standout soft skills include creativity, resilience to feedback, time management, and the ability to evoke emotion and suspense. These capabilities are crucial for crafting compelling stories, meeting deadlines, and resonating with audiences in a competitive literary market.

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Horror Writers often face the challenge of maintaining originality while delivering genuinely frightening and engaging stories, as the genre relies heavily on strong atmosphere and emotional impact. Writer's block and balancing commercial demands with creative vision can also be common hurdles. Many writers overcome these by staying up-to-date with genre trends, participating in writer workshops, and seeking feedback from critique groups. Additionally, working closely with editors and publishers can help refine their stories and adapt to industry expectations, making persistence and adaptability valuable assets in this career.

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Infographic showing various Horror Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, 32% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,364 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Representative, Sales- Corporate & Wedding (Universal Horror Unleashed)

Universal Orlando Resort

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

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Job description

Representative, Sales- Corporate & Wedding (Universal Horror Unleashed)
Job no: 665805
Work type: Regular (Full-Time)
Location: Las Vegas
Categories: Marketing & Sales, UDX - Professional Generic, UHU Hot Job
JOB SUMMARY:
The Corporate / Wedding Sales Representative will focus on selling Universal's newest year-round horror attraction, Universal Horror Unleashed. They will oversee the day-to-day activity of ensuring that group sales targets and guest service standards are consistently met, and partner closely with Food & Beverage, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams. The role requires proactive outreach, exceptional relationship management, and the ability to tailor experiences to meet the unique needs of each group segment. This includes weddings, school events, field trips, proms, and other related markets including social, military, educational, religious, and fraternal (SMERF) organizations.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develop and execute strategic group and event sales programs, including team-building experiences, educational offerings, and specialty group packages, while partnering with Food & Beverage, Operations, Finance, and other internal teams to drive revenue growth, enhance guest engagement, and expand market reach. Partners with the Sales Manager to generate repeat business, new leads, and referrals.
  • Drive the development and growth of the wedding business segment, creating compelling wedding packages, cultivating relationships with planners and industry partners, generating qualified leads, and overseeing sales strategies to increase bookings and deliver exceptional client experiences.
  • Continue to be well-versed in all Universal Horror Unleashed product offerings, procedures, and policies. Stay informed about industry trends, competitive offerings, and emerging event technologies. Participate in ongoing training, internal briefings, and product updates to ensure accurate and current knowledge is applied in all client interactions.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE:
  • 2+ years group & event sales experience in the Las Vegas hospitality and/or event industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
  • LVMPD Non-Gaming Work Card.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to support client and internal partner needs.
  • Effective presentation skills and ability to conduct site visits, client meetings, and product overviews.
  • Technical acumen to effectively navigate point-of-sale and CRM systems including Salesforce, Delphi/Amadeus (Space Management/BEO), and Horizon/SAP POS/ticketing system is desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience working in the Las Vegas hospitality and/or event industry.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends as determined by business needs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook.
  • Ability to use sound judgment and escalate complex client, contract, or operational matters to leadership as appropriate.
  • Ability to review sales activity, maintain accurate records, and support reporting needs.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Consistent attendance is a job requirement

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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Advertised: Jul 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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