What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Video Editor 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
UFC is seeking a highly skilled, creative Social Video Editor to bring to life our vision. As an Editor, you will be working exclusively with the digital media teams and producers to create engaging and creative content that plays across all digital platforms.
This position owns the bulk of digital video output from planning and editing video, to delivering assets to stakeholders. The individual who fills this role has an expert level of understanding Adobe Premiere Pro (or comparable editing software) and must be able to work in a collaborative space while also thriving independently to complete projects on deadline. This is an opportunity to thrive working in a fast-paced, highly creative environment for one of the premier sports brands around the globe.
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.
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
UFC is seeking a highly skilled, creative Social Video Editor to bring to life our vision. As an Editor, you will be working exclusively with the digital media teams and producers to create engaging and creative content that plays across all digital platforms.
This position owns the bulk of digital video output from planning and editing video, to delivering assets to stakeholders. The individual who fills this role has an expert level of understanding Adobe Premiere Pro (or comparable editing software) and must be able to work in a collaborative space while also thriving independently to complete projects on deadline. This is an opportunity to thrive working in a fast-paced, highly creative environment for one of the premier sports brands around the globe.
- Ability to edit long-form and short-form content for digital platforms, but with the potential for linear distribution.
- Creates roughly twenty to thirty-five pieces of video content on a week-to-week basis formatted for various social media platforms.
- Creates compelling content as assigned, but also able to work on spur of the moment projects.
- Ensures that high production values and standards are maintained across all platforms.
- Provides remote editing coverage of UFC events.
- Can identify trending social media content and produces relevant UFC edits that encapsulates those trends on a weekly basis.
- Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
- Has excellent project management skills and can communicate work effectively to stakeholders.
- Provides general sound design and color correction.
- Organizes and manage media (raw footage, final edits, etc.) to integrate into UFC’s production systems and flow.
- Participates in the upkeep and ideation of new editing equipment or software that would help elevate the brand.
- Experience shooting with modern DSLR video cameras is a plus.
- Knowledge in social media analytics and content performance is a plus
- Is responsible for project management and tracking of deliverables for stakeholders
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years editing experience or demonstratable equivalent of short form and longform content across Social Media, Broadcast, or other distribution platform.
- Portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of latest editing techniques and video trends.
- High proficiency in HD workflow, Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar editing software) with a working understanding of After Effects, and Photoshop.
- Hardworking, focused, and creative with a proactive approach.
- Receptive to notes and feedback throughout the editing process.
- Excellent time management while meeting assigned deadlines.
- Proficiency in motion graphics a plus.
- A passion for or knowledge of UFC also a plus.
TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our Privacy Policy. For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.
