Cinematography Lead – Field & Studio for High-Impact Content

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UFC seeks an experienced Cinematographer to capture a wide variety of content for field and studio projects, including documentaries and promotional material for our networks and OTT service UFC Fight Pass.

You will drive creative direction, work with a team of producers and editors, and contribute advanced lighting and camera techniques across diverse environments, including live events and travel. This role requires flexibility, strong storytelling, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience shooting content for all media platforms, in field and studio environments.
• Knowledge of latest cinematography techniques and visual trends.
• Experience with lighting design and setup is desired.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capture a wide variety of content for all media platforms, from field documentaries to studio shoots.
• Contribute creative ideation, direction, and leadership on projects.
• Create high-end visual styles using lighting and camera techniques for field and studio shoots.
• Shoot long-form documentaries, interview shows, and studio-based series for broadcast and OTT.
• Direct lighting design and setup for shoots of various types and sizes.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, writers, editors, and other shooters.

Skills

Cinematography

Lighting techniques

Collaboration

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ARRI Amira

ARRI Alexa Mini

Sony FS7

MoVI Pro

Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

UFC seeks an experienced Cinematographer to capture a wide variety of content for field and studio projects, including documentaries and promotional material for our networks and OTT service UFC Fight Pass.

You will drive creative direction, work with a team of producers and editors, and contribute advanced lighting and camera techniques across diverse environments, including live events and travel. This role requires flexibility, strong storytelling, and technical excellence.