Assistant Editor

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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 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.

The Role And What You’ll Do

The Assistant Editor is responsible for supporting the Zuffa edit staff in their daily needs, facilitating the archive of the Zuffa library, and supporting outside production vendors in their needs for content. This position is also responsible for trafficking promos and creating event PR reels along assisting in studio and field production shoots as needed. This position does not travel and remains at UFC headquarters. Due to space and the availability of equipment, this position generally works the swing shift.

• Digitize, convert, and organize content for use by editors.
• Clip highlights after each event using a Digital Asset System; log and export content from the Digital Asset System for use by editors.
• Compile footage for contracted vendors for producing features for the live event broadcasts and promotional programming.
• Import and archive media when projects are completed by editors.
• Convert show masters to various formats for international distribution to partners.
• Arrange fighter highlights for upcoming events for the Public Relations Department and create graphics for use in live events.
• Work with editors on promotional assets, long/short form shows, and sizzles. This includes compiling the footage, setting up sequences, exporting graphics, and mastering.
• Creates event graphics such as lower thirds, name slams, and double heads.
• Edits PR reels for upcoming events and fighter appearances.
  
  

You Have These

• High School GED, or equivalent required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing or product management role.
• Knowledge of Adobe Premier Pro and Avid non-linear editing systems.
• Knowledge of various video codecs and compression methods; experience with 3D modeling and animation a plus.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud preferred.
• Knowledge of tape-based workflows a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent attention to small details.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of UFC historical information helpful.
• Ability to work other hours such as swing shift, graveyard shift, and weekends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and ability to learn other basic computer programs.
  
  

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