What are the responsibilities and job description for the Partnership Marketing Coordinator position at Ultimate Fighting Championship?
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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 290 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 975 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. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
The Role And What You’ll Do
The Partnership Marketing Coordinator supports all partnership account activities and assists with the creation, development, and execution of various sponsorship initiatives and marketing events. The position assists with account management, activation-related details, and liaising with different departments and helping to implement customized sponsorship objectives.
Who We Are
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 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 975 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. TKO is majority owned by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a global sports and entertainment company.
The Role And What You’ll Do
The Partnership Marketing Coordinator supports all partnership account activities and assists with the creation, development, and execution of various sponsorship initiatives and marketing events. The position assists with account management, activation-related details, and liaising with different departments and helping to implement customized sponsorship objectives.
- Effectively contributes during on-boarding and weekly check-in calls with partners, which includes weekly agenda and recap note assistance
- Creates and assists with the overall management of Account Plans by tracking assets, updating in time for month-end progress check-ins, liaise with internal team members and other departments on current asset delivery
- Assist the Activation team with partner gifting by selecting on-boarding gifts and organizing the distribution
- Assists with the UFC Octagon creative and execution by collecting partner artwork details, submitting according to internal deadlines, and approving final buildouts
- Assists with collecting all Broadcast and live-event assets in advance of each PPV event
- Assists with the routing of all partner static and video buildouts to UFC Brand team for approval
- Distribute company Style Guides, event schedules, and other important newsletters to partners
- Assists with scheduling fighter appearances/initiatives with partners
- Travels to select events to assist the Activation team on-site
- Works with the Digital/Social team to monitor and track partner online deliverables, which include digital media, social and content
- Manages sponsor contracted tickets, purchased tickets & ticket banks
- Coordinates sponsor initiatives such as Fan Experience and hospitality events
- Works closely with other departments on key company initiatives and partner participation (i.e. International Fight Week, Tentpole Marketing Events etc.)
- Oversees the development of Partner Event & Annual Recaps
- Other projects and duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant program.
- At least 1 year of agency, team or client-based partnership servicing experience.
- Experience with marketing platform integration (digital, event, hospitality, etc.), on-site event marketing operations and logistics preferred.
- Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally as needed.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in fast-paced client-service environment.
- Must be a team player and able to foster excellent internal and external working relationships.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn other computer programs.