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Who We Are :
UFC is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE : TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com / UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok : @UFC.
The Role and What You'll Do :
The UFC is seeking a Producer to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience producing a wide array of original programming and short form content for major sports and/or entertainment brands, across various media platforms. This position provides creative input and execution throughout the production process, for multiple, diverse projects simultaneously. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment. We're looking for a skilled, professional, accomplished producer who is also a creative storyteller at heart, always seeking innovative new approaches to their work.
- Functions as field producer for long-form programming, including full-length documentaries and episodic series, for linear television networks, media partners, and our own OTT service, UFC Fight Pass.
- Functions as post producer for long-form programming and digital content distributed to UFC's YouTube channel.
- Produces short-form content, including promotional spots/trailers, features, opens/teases, and more, across all media platforms.
- Writes voice-over narration scripts for long-form and short-form content.
- Collaborates with a crew of cinematographers, designers, editors and associate producers on various projects, emphasizing innovative thinking and strategic risk-taking, in the field or post production environments.
- Interprets research and analytics to provide insight that effectively translates into the production of compelling content.
- Engages in multiple projects simultaneously, while efficiently adhering to budgets and delivery schedules.
- Provides guidance and editorial oversight to video editors and motion graphics designers in a post production environment.
- Facilitates effective communications between departments (marketing, sales, creative, PR, digital, sponsorship, etc.) and with external parties (media partners, corporate sponsors, production vendors, etc.).
- Continually raises the bar for innovative producing and creative storytelling, and inspires others to do their best work.
You Have These :
- Minimum 5 years professional experience as a Producer for major media brands.
- Demonstrable, relevant experience creating and producing compelling programming of various genres, formats and lengths, for all media platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in all facets of production processes, including the Adobe Creative Suite, required.
- Experience directing crew and talent is required.
- Must be able to work both independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.
- Experience in a sports environment is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of MMA is a plus.
How we work :
Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
TKO unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.
TKO is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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