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Ultimate Fighting Championship

PR Operations Coordinator

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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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.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.The Role and What You'll Do:The Public Relations Coordinator works closely with the Publicists in our domestic and international regions. The position works to promote our dynamic, fast-paced organization and its events and athletes. The Public Relations Coordinator will assist in the facilitation of all facets of Public Relations, including operations, special events, press releases, media relations, and creative brainstorming.Facilitates operations for domestic and international events including media credentials, venue locations, athlete schedules/event playbook and event set-up. Serves as the PR point of contact for assigned local markets and venues. Oversees the PR efforts for the long-running reality series, The Ultimate Fighter and Dana White's Contender Series. Maintains media database and press portal. Drafts press releases and media alerts. Facilitates athlete interviews for media and staff. Pitches relevant athlete and/or events stories to national and local media. Daily news tracking, compilation, and distribution. Compiles and manages event strategies. Creates unique bios for roster of athletes. You Have These1-3 years of previous experience in Public Relations and/or Media Relations.Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. Must be willing and able to travel for events. Previous experience writing press releases and media alerts. Solid database of contacts for national and local media. Strong writing capabilities with knowledge of AP style. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possess the desire and capability to create compelling, unique stories and ideas. Must be comfortable in meetings and calls with high-profile people and media entities. Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.Must be a team player who is willing to learn and grow. 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.