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UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 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 950 million 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.

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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, working alongside staff production personnel while managing freelance crews and vendors. 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.
Responsibilities Include:
- Functions as studio producer for long-form podcast productions, executed at UFC’s broadcast operations center.
- Functions as field producer in media gathering for productions that service long form narrative productions.
- Functions as post producer for long-form programming and digital content distributed to UFC’s YouTube channel and partner platforms.
- Produces short-form content, including promotional spots/trailers, features, opens/teases, and sizzle reels, across all media platforms.
- Writes voice-over narration scripts for long-form and short-form content.
- Directs talent and conducts interviews with fighters, coaches, and trainers.
- 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.
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5 years professional experience as a Producer for major media brands.
- Demonstrable, relevant experience creating and producing compelling long form video content across multiple platforms, including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
- 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.
- Proficiency in all facets of audio and video capture hardware and software required.
- Experience in platforms related to digital distribution and data/analytics 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 strongly preferred.
Work Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The work environment is primarily indoors.
Important Notice:
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an Employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the company.



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