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Intern - Originals Production Intern, UFC

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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.


Department

  • The Originals Production team develops and produces original, long-form content, including documentaries, series, and branded storytelling projects. This department collaborates closely with creative, editorial, and distribution teams to bring compelling narratives to life. Their work deepens fan connection, supports brand storytelling, and contributes to the organization’s premium content portfolio across platforms.
     

Responsibilities

  • Support staff and crew on set by acting as a Production Assistant during shoots
  • Assist with the setup and breakdown of production equipment and shoot locations
  • Log and organize footage within the production asset management system
  • Create and manage video links for internal review and online distribution
  • Download and manage content from third-party clients and external sources
  • Transcribe video content and assist with basic post-production organization tasks
  • Download, label, and organize video assets as needed
  • Support the Originals Production team on additional tasks, projects, and initiatives as assigned

 

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program directly related to the role, such as Television, Film, Communications, Journalism, or a similar discipline; Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level standing preferred
  • Willingness to learn and develop production knowledge and skills, with a primary focus on post-production and long-form content creation
  • Working proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite tools, including Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Comfortable working on Mac-based systems and learning new software and production tools
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced production environment
  • Ability to take ownership of delegated tasks and follow projects through to completion
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Strong team player with the ability to collaborate across functions

 

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities across IMG, On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), TKO Corporate, UFC, and WWE. Locations include New York City, Atlanta, Austin, Raleigh, Dallas, Fort Worth, Las Vegas, and Stamford, CT. All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.

Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, or standard local working hours in the intern location.


Important Dates

  • By January 30th: Internships are posted to our career sites.
  • February 28th: Applications will be accepted through this date.
  • March 1st to March 27th: Recruiters will contact candidates and begin the interview process.
  • March 30th to April 17th: Offers will be extended to selected candidates.
  • May 18th: Program start date.
  • The program will be 12 weeks in length.
    • May 18th through August 7th

 

Recruitment Process

Our process consists of four steps.

  • 1. Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share why you’re interested in the role. What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?
  • 2. Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for the next round, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a 30-minute video interview.
  • 3. Video Interview with the Hiring Manager. If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.
  • 4. Offer or Decline. If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know.

 

Eligibility

Our program is designed for rising juniors, rising seniors, and those within six months of graduation from an undergraduate university, unless otherwise noted.

Candidates must indicate if they now or in the future require Endeavor to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ them (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case).


Pay

We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary by country. 


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.