Producer

Job Description

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 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. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.

The Role and What You'll Do:

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. 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.
• Functions as field producer for long-form programming, including full-length documentaries and episodic series, for linear television networks, media partners, and our own OTT service, UFC Fight Pass.
• Functions as post producer for long-form programming and digital content distributed to UFC's YouTube channel.
• Produces short-form content, including promotional spots/trailers, features, opens/teases, and more, across all media platforms.
• Writes voice-over narration scripts for long-form and short-form content. 

• 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. 


You Have These:
• Minimum 5 years professional experience as a Producer for major media brands.
• Demonstrable, relevant experience creating and producing compelling programming of various genres, formats and lengths, for all media platforms.
• 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.
• 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 a plus.

How we work:

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 5 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

TKO EEO Statement:

TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-864vpq-18-119-136-220-42 in your application.