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.
• Bachelors 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.