Senior Producer, Originals Production

About UFC

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, reaching over 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 more than 80 countries. Its digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, a leading streaming service for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Role Overview

The UFC is seeking a Senior Producer to join its Emmy Award‑winning production team in Las Vegas. The role provides creative direction and leadership throughout the production process for multiple, diverse projects simultaneously, spanning long‑form documentaries, episodic series, short‑form promotional content, and branded integrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as showrunner for long‑form programming, including full‑length documentaries and episodic series for linear television, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Produce short‑form content such as promotional spots, trailers, features, opens/teases, and more across all media platforms.
• Supervise and manage a team of direct reports.
• Produce branded content that connects the UFC brand with corporate sponsors to generate interest and drive traffic.
• Develop innovative programming ideas, build show formats, write treatments, and pitch new concepts to internal groups and external partners.
• Write voice‑over narration scripts for long‑form and short‑form content.
• Lead crews of cinematographers, designers, editors, and associate producers on various projects, emphasizing innovative thinking and strategic risk‑taking in field or studio environments.
• Interpret research and analytics to provide insight that translates into compelling content.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion while efficiently managing production budgets and delivery schedules.
• Provide guidance and editorial oversight to video editors and motion‑graphics designers in a post‑production environment.
• Facilitate effective communications between departments (marketing, sales, creative, PR, digital, sponsorship, etc.) and with external parties (media partners, corporate sponsors, production vendors, etc.).
• Continually raise the bar for innovative producing and creative storytelling, inspiring others to deliver their best work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience as a Producer.
• Demonstrable experience creating and producing compelling programming of various genres, formats, and lengths for all media platforms.
• Management experience (corporate or project‑based) with strong leadership 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.
• Knowledge of EVS video workflows in a studio environment (preferred).
• Experience directing crew and talent (required).
• Experience working for a post‑production company or broadcast creative team (a plus).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a sports environment (preferred).
• Extensive knowledge of MMA (a plus).