Production Assistant Internship
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Job Description
About Company
UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), boasting over 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. It produces more than 40 live events annually in prestigious arenas globally, broadcasting 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. Its digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, a leading streaming service for combat sports. UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is part of TKO Group Holdings.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. It owns iconic properties including UFC, 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 over three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, a global sports marketing agency, and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
Job Description, Detailed
This opportunity is for an Internship Program at UFC.
Program Overview:
• Purpose: Designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a real-world corporate setting, immersing them in daily departmental operations and involving them directly with tasks and projects that contribute to UFC’s growth.
• Eligibility: Open to any student currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
• Location: This is an on-site, in-person internship in Las Vegas, NV.
• Assistance: UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance.
• Program Dates: The Fall 2025 program will run from August 25, 2025, through November 21, 2025.
• Application Deadline: The application deadline for all Fall 2025 internships is July 25, 2025.
The Role and What You’ll Do:
As a Production Assistant Intern, your responsibilities will include:
• Assisting staff and crew during shoots.
• Assisting with the setup and tear-down of shoots.
• Logging footage into the production asset management system.
• Organizing media within the production asset management system.
• Creating video links for online distribution.
• Downloading content from third-party clients.
• Transcribing videos.
• Downloading videos as needed.
• Performing other tasks, duties, or projects as assigned.
You Have These (Required Qualifications and Skills):
• Academic Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in an academic program directly relating to the position, specifically Television, Film, Communication, or Journalism majors.
• Academic Level: Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level preferred.
• Learning Orientation: Willingness to learn and advance production knowledge and skills, primarily in post-production and live television broadcasting.
• Software Proficiency:
• Proficient in Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Technical Familiarity: Comfortable using Mac-based products.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of basic computer programs and a willingness to utilize and learn new programs.
• Personal Attributes:
• Sharp focus.
• Self-motivated.
• Driven personality.
• Ability to take ownership of delegated work and projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Must be a team player.
• Understanding of Assistance Limitations: Candidates must understand that Zuffa, LLC (UFC’s parent company) does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or transportation assistance.
