Producer, Originals Production

About the Organization

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 prestigious arenas worldwide and broadcasts to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes from over 80 countries. Digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, a leading streaming service for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company that also owns WWE and PBR.

About the Role

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 original programming and short-form content for major sports and/or entertainment brands across various media platforms. This role involves 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 suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Function as studio producer for long-form podcast productions at UFC’s broadcast operations center.
• Serve as field producer for media gathering to support long-form narrative productions.
• Act as post producer for long-form programming and digital content distributed to UFC’s YouTube channel and partner platforms.
• Produce short-form content, including promotional spots, trailers, features, opens/teases, and sizzle reels across all media platforms.
• Write voice-over narration scripts for long-form and short-form content.
• Direct talent and conduct interviews with fighters, coaches, and trainers.
• Collaborate with cinematographers, designers, editors, and associate producers on various projects, emphasizing innovative thinking and strategic risk-taking in field or post-production environments.
• Interpret research and analytics to produce compelling content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to budgets and delivery schedules.
• Provide guidance and editorial oversight to video editors and motion graphics designers in post-production.
• Facilitate communications between departments (marketing, sales, creative, PR, digital, sponsorship) and external parties (media partners, corporate sponsors, production vendors).
• Continually raise the bar for innovative producing and creative storytelling, inspiring others to deliver their best work.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Producer for major media brands.
• Demonstrable experience creating and producing compelling long-form video content across multiple platforms, including 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 Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in audio and video capture hardware and software.
• Experience with digital distribution platforms and data/analytics.
• Experience directing crew and talent.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a sports environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of MMA is strongly preferred.

Work Conditions

The work environment is primarily indoors, with noise levels typically moderately quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.