Who We Are:

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. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

The UFC is seeking a Senior Producer to join our Emmy Award-winning production team in Las Vegas. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience supervising the production of a wide array of original programming and promotional content for major sports and/or entertainment brands, across various media platforms. This position provides creative direction and leadership 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, senior-level producer who is also a creative storyteller at heart, always seeking innovative new approaches to their work.

• Functions as showrunner for long-form programming, including full-length documentaries and episodic series, for linear television networks, streaming and social media platforms.
• Produces short-form content, including promotional spots/trailers, features, opens/teases, and more, across all media platforms.
• Take on the role of a supervisor and manage the responsibilities involved with having a team of direct reports.
• Produces branded content that connects the UFC brand with the brands of our corporate sponsors in ways that generate interest and drive traffic.
• Develops innovative programming ideas, builds show formats, writes treatments, and pitches new concepts to internal groups and external partners.
• Writes voice-over narration scripts for long-form and short-form content. 

• Leading a crew of cinematographers, designers, editors and associate producers on various projects, emphasizing innovative thinking and strategic risk-taking, in the field or studio environments.
• Interprets research and analytics to provide insight that effectively translates into the production of compelling content.
• Oversees multiple projects simultaneously, from concept to completion, while efficiently managing production 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:

• 7+ years of professional experience as a Producer.
• Demonstrable, relevant experience creating and producing compelling programming of various genres, formats and lengths, for all media platforms.
• Management experience required, either corporate or project-based, with strong leadership qualities and organizational skills.
• 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.
• Knowledge of EVS video workflows in a studio environment is preferred.
• Experience directing crew and talent is required.
• Experience working for a post-production company or broadcast creative team is a plus.
• 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.

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