Production Assistant Intern
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Job Description
About Company
UFC® (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. It boasts over 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. Annually, UFC produces more than 40 live events globally, broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. Its athlete roster features top MMA athletes from over 80 countries. UFC’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, a leading streaming service for combat sports. UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO 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 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 is an Internship Program at UFC, designed to allow students to apply academic knowledge and skills in a corporate environment. Interns will be fully immersed in daily departmental operations and directly involved in tasks and projects that contribute to UFC’s growth.
Program Details:
• 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 (Fall 2025): August 25, 2025 – November 21, 2025.
• Application Deadline: July 25, 2025 for all Fall 2025 internships.
The Role (Production Assistant Intern):
The intern will act as a Production Assistant, primarily assisting staff and crew with various production-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assists staff and crew during shoots.
• Helps with the set-up and tear-down of shoots.
• Logs footage into the production asset management system.
• Organizes media within the production asset management system.
• Creates video links for online distribution.
• Downloads content from third-party clients.
• Transcribes videos.
• Downloads videos as needed.
• Performs other assigned tasks, duties, or projects.
Required Qualifications:
• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an academic program directly related to the position, such as Television, Film, Communication, or Journalism majors.
• Academic Level: Junior, Senior, or Graduate-level preferred.
• Skills (Software):
• Proficient in Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable using Mac-based products.
• Skills (General):
• Knowledge of basic computer programs and a willingness to learn new ones.
• Willingness to learn and advance production knowledge and skills, particularly in post-production and live television broadcasting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Personal Attributes:
• Sharp focus, self-motivated, and driven personality.
• Ability to take ownership of delegated work and projects.
• Ability to maintain discretion and handle confidential information.
• Must be a team player.
• Understanding: Candidates must understand that Zuffa, LLC (UFC) does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or transportation assistance.
