Job Description
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.
Strategy for Winning: UFC's Internship Program is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in a real-world corporate setting. Over the course of the program, the interns will become fully immersed in the daily operations of their department and will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to UFC's continued growth.
UFC's Internship Program is open to any student who is
currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program. This is an on-site, in-person internship in Las Vegas, NV.
UFC does not provide relocation, housing, or transportation assistance. The
Summer 2025 program will begin on
May 19, 2025, and will continue through
August 8, 2025*Application deadline is February 14, 2025 for all Summer 2025 internships* The Role and What You'll Do:
- Provide support to the Corporate Communications team with day-to-day tasks and long-term projects.
- Draft press releases to promote various UFC initiatives across the company.
- Monitor media coverage related to UFC.
- Conduct research on current industry events and historical business issues.
- Draft internal company-wide communications.
- Create briefing materials for UFC executives for public speaking opportunities and interviews.
- Assist Corporate Communications team research and identify potential speaking engagements and industry awards for UFC and its executives.
- Assist with drafting submissions for various industry awards.
- Assist UFC's Corporate Social Responsibility program.
You Have These
- Must be enrolled in a relevant academic program: Public Relations, Journalism, English, or Communications. Junior, Senior, or Graduate level is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word.
- Proficient in writing and editing copy.
- Desire and ability to create compelling, unique stories and ideas.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
TKO EEO Statement: 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. Ultimate Fighting Championship
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